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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min | 2-8 h | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-5 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving |