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| Criterion |  Facilitation Question Burst |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  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. | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 1-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Question List, Reframed Challenge, Learning Prompts | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |