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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Operations 5 Whys |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 15-30 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-6 | 2-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |