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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Rolestorming |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 8-15 min | 30-60 min | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-10 | 3-12 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | BrainstormingIdeationCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |