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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | IdeationInnovationCreativity | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |
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