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| Criterion |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | 0.5-3 Tage | 5-20 min | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 5-15 | 1-20 | 4-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | ComplexitySensemakingDecision |