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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations DMAIC |  Innovation TRIZ |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 2-12 Wochen | 1-4 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 | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity |
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