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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Business Strategy Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | The Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas shows how an offering is positioned relative to the market. Differentiation thereby becomes tangible in value factors instead of merely being claimed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-4 Wochen | 4-5 Tage | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 6-30 Experten | 5-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Strategy Canvas, Value Curve, ERRC Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | StrategyPositioningInnovationValue |