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| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Engineering Failure Scenario Analysis |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In critical processes, it is not enough to plan only for the normal case. Failure Scenario Analysis looks at the path into failure and shows which failures, chains, and control gaps cause the most damage. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Failure Scenarios, Risk Notes, Control Gaps, Test and Response Actions | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | FailureResilienceRisk | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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