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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Innovation Round Robin Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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. | With unevenly distributed speaking time, the method brings every person into the contribution one after another. It prevents early voices from setting the direction while still producing a shared idea space. This makes participation plannable and the team's diversity visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-5 | 3-12 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Idea List, Cluster, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | BrainstormingIdeationFacilitationInclusionCreativity |