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| Criterion |  Innovation Solo Brainstorming |  Innovation SCAMPER |  Innovation Design Charrette |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an individual thinking problem with no counterpart immediately available, the method creates a protected space for one's own approaches. It prevents outside opinions from narrowing thinking too early. This lets ideas mature before they go into a group format. | 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. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-60 min | 30-60 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-10 | 10-50 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Personal Idea List, Sketches or Mind Map, Pre-Read for Group Session | SCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tags2 shared | BrainstormingIdeationAsync | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |