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| Criterion |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Innovation Rolestorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Rollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | BrainstormingIdeationCreativity |
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