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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | 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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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