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Criterion
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of Rolestorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rolestorming
Purposedifferent
Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.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.When a search for ideas stalls, switching roles helps people step outside their own perspective and activate new logics of action. The method reduces habit because contributions arise from a different stance. This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play.
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HighLowLow
Timedifferent
Half day30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-124-123-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Leverage Map, Action StrategyIdea pool, Theme clusters, ShortlistRollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
BrainstormingIdeationCreativity
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Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming