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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
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Operations
Eat the Frog
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.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
3-121
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhasePriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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Decision Making
Eisenhower Matrix
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