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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Product Strategy SMART Goals |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |  Product Strategy OKRs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. | When strategic direction needs to become measurable, it connects ambition with checkable results. It makes goals connectable to focus and review. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 15-30 min | 60–90 min | 1-2 h Setup |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-8 | 2-8 | 2-20 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | SMART Goal, Measurement Note, Deadline | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes | OKR set, Measurement plan, Review cadence |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | GoalsPlanningMeasurementAlignment | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange | GoalsAlignmentOutcomesMeasurement |