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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-2 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-12 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment |
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