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Criterion
Paper illustration of Rolestorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rolestorming
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
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 This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play.In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia.When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem.
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Timedifferent
30-60 min15-60 min je Zyklus45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-121-83-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte ShortlistSituation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action UpdatesLotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist
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BrainstormingIdeationCreativity
DecisionChangeLearningStrategy
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation