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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-120 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | LeanObservationProcessOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |