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| Criterion |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | 4-5 Tage | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 5-8 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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