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| Criterion |  Innovation Worst Possible Idea |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. | When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-3 h | Wochen bis Monate | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Bad Idea List, Reframed Concepts, Idea Shortlist | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | IdeationCreativityDivergence | IdeationInnovationCreativity | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |