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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 45-90 min | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 4-10 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |