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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 8-15 min | 30-60 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-10 | 2-10 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |