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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h | 15-90 min daily | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |