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| Criterion |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |
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