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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis | ![]() Innovation Morphological Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timesame | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantssame | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | IdeationInnovationCreativity |
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