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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Innovation Double Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | The Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas shows how an offering is positioned relative to the market. Differentiation thereby becomes tangible in value factors instead of merely being claimed. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 2-4 h | 1-3 h | Wochen bis Monate |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 2-6 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Strategy Canvas, Value Curve, ERRC Actions | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | StrategyPositioningInnovationValue | LeanProcessQuality | ProcessDivergenceInnovation |