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Criterion
Paper illustration of Rolestorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rolestorming
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Purposedifferent
When a search for ideas stalls, switching roles helps people step outside their own perspective and activate new logics of action. The method reduces habit because contributions arise from a different stance. This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play.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.For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together.
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Timedifferent
30-60 min2-6 h45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-123-102-5
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte ShortlistFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation ActionsA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis
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BrainstormingIdeationCreativity
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
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Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming