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| Criterion |  Facilitation Question Burst |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a problem gets covered up too quickly with answers, Question Burst puts the better question at the center. The format opens the thinking space before the group commits to an interpretation. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-12 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Question List, Reframed Challenge, Learning Prompts | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking | KnowledgeMappingRisk | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |