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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | 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. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 5-20 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-8 | 1-20 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | IdeationInnovationCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |