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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-8 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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