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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Innovation Crazy 8s |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 4-5 Tage | 8-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 5-8 | 1-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint |
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