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Selected:Double DiamondFailure Mode and Effects AnalysisArchitecture Communication CanvasFishbone Diagram
| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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, 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. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 2-6 h | 60-120 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | Root causeQualityOperations |