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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Rolestorming | ![]() Innovation Rapid Ideation | ![]() Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. | 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 | 5-20 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-20 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tags2 shared | BrainstormingIdeationCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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