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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration of Five-Minute VC Check with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
5-Minuten VC-Check
Purposedifferent
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 a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together.The 5-Minute VC Check clarifies opportunities and strategic options at the earliest idea stage. It compares problem quality, customer willingness to pay, alternatives, differentiation, and market potential, and captures the result as a VC-check note, go/sharpen/park decision, and risk list.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate45-90 min5-15 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-51-5
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause AnalysisVC-check note, Go/sharpen/park decision, Risk and assumption list, Next validation step
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
StartupValidationCompetition
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper illustration of Lean Startup with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Lean Startup
Paper illustration for Contradiction Analysis.
Innovation
Contradiction Analysis