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| Criterion |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Innovation How Might We |
|---|---|---|
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. | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30–45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts |
Tags1 shared | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions |
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