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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy Business Model 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. | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 2-12 Wochen | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation |
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