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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 60-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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