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Criterion
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
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Decision Making
RAPID
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Decision Making
Argument Mapping
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 complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels.When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
Wochen bis Monate45-90 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
3-123-121-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseRAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision LogArgument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale
Tagsno overlap
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
DecisionRolesGovernance
SensemakingDecisionRationale
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Architecture Decision Record
Paper illustration for Cynefin Workshop.
Decision Making
Cynefin Workshop
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Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping