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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Product Discovery Smoke Test |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | When demand only needs to be roughly verified, it tests interest with minimal effort. It measures whether people would take a next step at all. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h | 1-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | Nutzertraffic |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Interest Metrics, Conversion Signal, Learning Note |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | LeanProcessQuality | ValidationExperimentsDemandGrowth |
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