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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 5-20 min | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-20 | 1 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |