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| Criterion |  Innovation TRIZ |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-4 h | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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