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| Criterion |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 90-180 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 4-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | IdeationInnovationCreativity | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |