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Design Thinking as a learning loop: an observation notebook, a focused problem statement, different idea sketches, a cardboard prototype and user-test notes. Feedback leads to new understanding.
Innovation
Design Thinking
Paper illustration of the Lightning Decision Jam working structure.
Facilitation
Decision Jam
Independent contributions form an ordered group priority list.
Facilitation
Nominal Group Technique
Paper illustration of shared options, independently placed voting dots, and a highlighted shortlist.
Facilitation
Dot Voting
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.When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer.When loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting.When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection.
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1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen60-90 min60-120 min5-15 min
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4-104-105-123-20
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WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
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Problem Statement, Prototype, Test LearningsProblem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, ExperimentRanked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group PriorityRanked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist
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InnovationPrototypeResearch
FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop
FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion
FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization
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