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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
A hypothetical failure makes concrete risks, signals, and fitting mitigations visible.
Decision Making
Pre-Mortem
Paper illustration of the Morphological Analysis working structure.
Innovation
Morphological Analysis
Paper matrix with seven SCAMPER rows, operator prompts and variations for a course portal.
Innovation
SCAMPER
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.In early initiatives with many uncertainties, planning quickly turns too optimistic. A pre-mortem makes the expected failure visible in advance and sharpens the view of causes, gaps, and countermeasures.For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately.For an existing solution under pressure to change, the method deliberately opens space for systematic variants. It directs attention to rebuilding, combining, and repurposing rather than only new basic ideas. This produces concrete evolution paths for products, offerings, or workflows.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate20–45 min1-3 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-12Small cross-functional group2-82-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseRisk list, Mitigation plan, Assumption logMorphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea ShortlistSCAMPER Idea List, Concept Shortlist, Variation Notes
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
RiskDecisionFailurePlanning
IdeationInnovationCreativity
BrainstormingIdeationCreativityReframingInnovation
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