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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Innovation Crazy 8s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 5-20 min | 1-3 h | 8-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-20 | 2-8 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | IdeationInnovationCreativity | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint |