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| Criterion |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Innovation Crazy 8s |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30-120 min | 8-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-6 | 1-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | LeanObservationProcessOperations | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint |
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