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| Criterion |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. | 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 central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | Wochen bis Monate | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop |
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