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| Criterion |  Innovation TRIZ |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 45-90 min | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-5 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |
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