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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | StrategyCompetitionMarket | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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