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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Decision Making DACI |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min | 60-180 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-10 | 4-20 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ComplexitySensemakingDecision | DecisionRolesGovernance |