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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation TRIZ |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 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. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | Wochen bis Monate | 1-4 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-12 | 2-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |