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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Innovation Round Robin 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 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. | With unevenly distributed speaking time, the method brings every person into the contribution one after another. It prevents early voices from setting the direction while still producing a shared idea space. This makes participation plannable and the team's diversity visible. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 30-60 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity |
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