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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Innovation SCAMPER |  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. | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |