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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Process Mapping |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Operations ABC 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. | 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. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | ICE Table, Top Idea List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |