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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Innovation Contradiction Analysis |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. | When a system should improve while another measure suffers as a result, the method makes the underlying conflict precisely formulable. It separates the desired effect from its side effect. This makes solutions possible that address the contradiction deliberately instead of half-heartedly. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min | 60-120 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-10 | 2-8 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Contradiction Statement, Abstraction Notes, Solution Principles, Concept Ideas | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | ContradictionsInnovationProblem solving | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |