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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Bottleneck Analysis |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 flow that backs up at one point, the method looks for the capacity limit with the greatest leverage. It explains why extra effort elsewhere barely improves throughput. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 1-8 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Bottleneck Map, Flow Metrics, Improvement Options, Follow-up Measures | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | FlowMeasurementConstraints | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments |