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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Systems Thinking Stock and Flow Diagram |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Stock and Flow Diagram shows how stocks, inflows, and outflows shape a system over time. It is especially suited when growth, delays, or capacity limits determine the dynamics. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 2-6 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-6 | 1-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Stock and Flow Model, Dynamics Notes, Simulation Hypotheses | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | DynamicsSimulationFeedbackSystems thinking | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |
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