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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |  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. | With unevenly distributed speaking time, the method brings every person into the contribution one after another. It prevents early voices from setting the direction while still producing a shared idea space. This makes participation plannable and the team's diversity visible. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 20-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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