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| Criterion |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |  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. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. | 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 | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | 0.5-3 Tage | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 5-15 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |