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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Decision Tree method illustration showing its working structure
Decision Making
Decision Tree
Paper illustration of a decision table with criteria rows, weighted ratings, and a narrowly leading alternative.
Decision Making
Decision Matrix
Paper illustration of ICE Scoring with its method-specific working model.
Product Strategy
ICE Scoring
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 decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch.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 ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate30-90 min45-90 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
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Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseDecision Tree, Option Map, Assumption ListDecision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected OptionICE Table, Top Idea List
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
DecisionTreeOptions
DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs
PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision
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