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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Innovation SCAMPER |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-4 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation |
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