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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-2 h | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |
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