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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Innovation Worst Possible Idea |  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. | For a seemingly familiar problem with paralyzing seriousness, the method dissolves pressure and fear of judgment. It deliberately makes failure pictures extreme, so hidden assumptions become visible faster. This clarifies what a workable path should avoid. | 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 | 20-45 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 | Bad Idea List, Reframed Concepts, Idea Shortlist | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | IdeationCreativityDivergence | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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