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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Operations Bottleneck Analysis |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When goals are formulated too generally, it brings measurability, direction, and timing into shape. It prevents intentions from staying without clear verification. | For a flow that backs up at one point, the method looks for the capacity limit with the greatest leverage. It explains why extra effort elsewhere barely improves throughput. | When metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 15-30 min | 1-3 h | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 3-8 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | Bottleneck Map, Flow Metrics, Improvement Options, Follow-up Measures | KPI Tree, Owner List |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | FlowMeasurementConstraints | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement |