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| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 15-30 min | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic |
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