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Selected:Reverse BrainstormingRoot Cause Analysis8D Problem SolvingFailure Mode and Effects Analysis
| Criterion |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-4 h | 1-6 Wochen | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 4-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |