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Criterion
Paper illustration for Root Cause Tree Analysis
Operations
Root Cause Tree Analysis
Paper matrix with seven SCAMPER rows, operator prompts and variations for a course portal.
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.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
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-82-10
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, CountermeasuresSCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes
Tagsno overlap
Root causeTreeIncidentQuality
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation
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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 of the Morphological Analysis working structure.
Innovation
Morphological Analysis
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming