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| Criterion |  Innovation Lotus Blossom |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a central question feels too large, the method breaks it into neighboring topic fields with their own depth of ideation. It holds structure and openness at the same time, so adjacent perspectives don't get lost. This grows an idea space out of a core problem. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | 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 a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-120 min | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-6 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Lotus Diagram, Idea Themes, Shortlist | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityDivergenceWorkshop | LeanObservationProcessOperations | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |