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| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  UX Research Tree Testing |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Innovation TRIZ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-2 Tage | 45-90 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | Based on research question | 2-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IA | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | Information architectureNavigationFindability | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity |