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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  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. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | 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 | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 2-4 h | 45-90 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | ChangeDecisionStrategy | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation |