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Criterion
Paper illustration for Worst Possible Idea
Innovation
Worst Possible Idea
Paper illustration of Rolestorming with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rolestorming
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.When a search for ideas stalls, switching roles helps people step outside their own perspective and activate new logics of action. The method reduces habit because contributions arise from a different stance. This brings unfamiliar, often fitting solution approaches into play.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
20-45 min30-60 min
Participantssame
3-123-12
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Bad Idea List, Reframed Concepts, Idea ShortlistRollenkarten, Ideenpool pro Rolle, Konsolidierte Shortlist
Tags2 shared
IdeationCreativityDivergence
BrainstormingIdeationCreativity
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration of Rapid Ideation with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Rapid Ideation
Paper illustration for Reverse Brainstorming
Innovation
Reverse Brainstorming