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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
Paper illustration for Constraint Analysis.
Decision Making
Constraint Analysis
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 options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic.When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate45-90 min30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-122-82-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
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Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseDecision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected OptionConstraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs
ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions
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Paper illustration for Trade-off Analysis.
Decision Making
Trade-off Analysis
Paper illustration for Decision Framing Workshop.
Decision Making
Decision Framing Workshop
Decision Tree method illustration showing its working structure
Decision Making
Decision Tree
Paper illustration of ICE Scoring with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
ICE Scoring