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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | 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 Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 8-15 min | Wochen bis Monate | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-10 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange |