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| Criterion |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | When a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving |
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