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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations Change 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. | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. | 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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 1-3 h | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | LeanProcessQuality | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison |