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| Criterion |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 8-15 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-10 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tags1 shared | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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