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Selected:Contradiction Analysis
| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Contradiction Analysis |
|---|---|
Purpose | When a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. |
Complexity | Medium |
Time | 60-120 min |
Participants | 2-8 |
Format | Workshop |
Output | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas |
Tags | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving |
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