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Criterion
Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming
Purposedifferent
When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude.When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development.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
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-64-123-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsIdea pool, Theme clusters, ShortlistReverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas
Tagsno overlap
LeanProcessQuality
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk
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Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Four paper stations connect system purpose, quality goals, risk cards and focused investigation with a target and gap profile.
Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation