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| Criterion |  Engineering Hypothesis-Driven Troubleshooting |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When systems fail unexpectedly, spontaneous attempts often produce more noise than insight. Hypothesis-driven Troubleshooting translates symptoms into testable assumptions and makes troubleshooting learnable. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-240 min | 8-15 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 1-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis Log, Test Plan, Evidence Notes, Diagnosis Summary | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | TroubleshootingProblem solvingDiagnosis | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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