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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 5-20 min | 10-20 min daily | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 1-20 | 1 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |