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| Criterion |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | CATWOE structures a problem from six viewpoints and prevents too narrow a view of the situation. Different experiences of the system become comparably discussable this way. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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