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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Innovation Morphological Analysis |  Innovation Double Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | For a search for solutions with many degrees of freedom, a grid emerges for systematic combinations. The method separates features, variants, and exclusion criteria, so the space gets explored deliberately. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-3 h | Wochen bis Monate |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Morphological Box, Concept Combinations, Idea Shortlist | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | IdeationInnovationCreativity | ProcessDivergenceInnovation |
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