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| Criterion |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Lean Startup |  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. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | 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 | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | LeanStartupValidationMVP | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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