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| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 10-20 min daily | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |
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