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| Criterion |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Product Discovery Assumption Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 45-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation |
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