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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Systems Thinking Stock and Flow Diagram |  Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 2-6 h | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-6 | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Stock and Flow Model, Dynamics Notes, Simulation Hypotheses | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | DynamicsSimulationFeedbackSystems thinking | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis |
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