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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Decision Making Pre-Mortem |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 20–45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | Small cross-functional group | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Risk list, Mitigation plan, Assumption log | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | RiskDecisionFailurePlanning | LeanProcessQuality |
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