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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Facilitation Six Thinking Hats |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. | When a topic gets stuck too quickly in the same thinking mode, Six Thinking Hats deliberately separates the perspectives. This means facts, risks, creativity, and emotional signals get worked through one after another instead of mixed together. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | FacilitationOptionsDecision |
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