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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  DevOps Incident Command |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | As needed | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-15 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | IncidentOperationsReliability | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | ProcessOperationsImprovement |