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| Criterion |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Operations Time Blocking |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | 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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 8-15 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 5-20 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1 | 1-20 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | PlanningTime managementFocus | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |