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| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 45–75 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Team members involved | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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