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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration of an eight-panel idea sheet with varied sketches beside a timer set to eight minutes.
Innovation
Crazy 8s
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.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development.
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Timedifferent
Wochen bis MonateHalf day8-15 min
Participantsdifferent
3-123-121-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseLeverage Map, Action StrategySketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint
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Innovation
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Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas
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Innovation
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