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| Criterion |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Decision Making DACI |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | 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. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 | 2-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | IdeationInnovationCreativity | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | DecisionRolesGovernance |