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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper illustration for Golden Path
Engineering
Golden Path
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 teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate1-3 Tage Setup, laufend
Participantsdifferent
3-122-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseGolden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
EngineeringProductivityGovernance
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
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Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
Design sheets and interface cards connect to jointly written pseudocode with highlighted unresolved questions.
Architecture
ARID (Active Reviews for Intermediate Designs)
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Business Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas