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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Design Thinking |  Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
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 complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-10 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | InnovationPrototypeResearch | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |
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