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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | 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. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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