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| Criterion |  Innovation Worst Possible Idea |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 10-20 min daily | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Bad Idea List, Reframed Concepts, Idea Shortlist | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | IdeationCreativityDivergence | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | IdeationInnovationCreativity |