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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Innovation Brainstorming |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | 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 | High | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-12 | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |