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Criterion
Paper illustration of Rolestorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rolestorming
Paper illustration for Risk Storming.
Architecture
Risk Storming
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
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.Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog.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.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
30-60 min60-90 min5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
3-124-121-20
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte ShortlistAnnotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action BacklogIdeenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster
Tagsno overlap
BrainstormingIdeationCreativity
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming