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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min | 60-120 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Root causeQualityOperations | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |