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| Criterion |  Innovation TRIZ |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 4-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |