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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Innovation Rolestorming |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a search for ideas stalls, switching roles helps people step outside their own perspective and activate new logics of action. The method reduces habit because contributions arise from a different stance. This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play. | When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 30-60 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | BrainstormingIdeationCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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