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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Delivery Shape Up |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations ALPEN 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. | Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-4 pro Pitch | 2-5 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomes | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | PlanningDeliveryAutonomy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |