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| Criterion | ![]() Innovation Worst Possible Idea | ![]() Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a seemingly familiar problem with paralyzing seriousness, the method dissolves pressure and fear of judgment. It deliberately makes failure pictures extreme, so hidden assumptions become visible faster. This clarifies what a workable path should avoid. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Bad Idea List, Reframed Concepts, Idea Shortlist | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | IdeationCreativityDivergence | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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