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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-8 | 1-5 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | ICE Table, Top Idea List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |