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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming
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 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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-2 h30-60 min
Participantssame
3-123-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsReverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration of Rolestorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rolestorming
Paper illustration for Round Robin Brainstorming
Innovation
Round Robin Brainstorming