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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Innovation Design Charrette |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 10-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized Direction |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation |
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