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| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Agile Specification by Example |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Agile Example Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-6 | 2-10 | 3-7 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement |