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| Criterion |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 60-180 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 4-20 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | ComplexitySensemakingDecision | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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