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Paper matrix with seven SCAMPER rows, operator prompts and variations for a course portal.
Innovation
SCAMPER
Paper illustration for Future Reality Tree.
Systems Thinking
Future Reality Tree
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.A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation.
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LowHigh
Timedifferent
30-60 min2-4 h
Participantsdifferent
2-103-8
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation NotesFuture Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections
Tagsno overlap
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation
Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange
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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
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Innovation
Morphological Analysis
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
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