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| Criterion | ![]() Product Strategy Impact Mapping | ![]() Innovation SCAMPER | ![]() Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. | 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 | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-10 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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