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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Innovation 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 system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 60-120 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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