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| Criterion |  Innovation Design Thinking |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen | 30-60 min | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1-5 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | InnovationPrototypeResearch | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ProcessOperationsImprovement |