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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |
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