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| Criterion |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |  Operations MORT 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 series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 2-4 h | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |
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