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| Criterion |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|
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. | 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 |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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