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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Innovation Design Thinking |  Knowledge Modeling Concept 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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-12 | 4-10 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | KnowledgeMappingRisk | InnovationPrototypeResearch | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |