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Criterion
Paper illustration of the Morphological Analysis working structure.
Innovation
Morphological Analysis
Paper illustration for Kepner-Tregoe
Operations
Kepner-Tregoe
Paper illustration of the Lightning Decision Jam working structure.
Facilitation
Decision Jam
Paper matrix with seven SCAMPER rows, operator prompts and variations for a course portal.
Innovation
SCAMPER
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.For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations.When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHighLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h2-8 h60-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-82-84-102-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea ShortlistProblem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk PlanProblem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, ExperimentSCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes
Tagsno overlap
IdeationInnovationCreativity
Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations
FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation
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