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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Agile Example Mapping |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 30-60 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-7 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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