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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Operations After-Action Review |  Innovation Double Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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 | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 4-5 Tage | 20-45 min | Wochen bis Monate |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 5-8 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | LearningOperationsImprovement | ProcessDivergenceInnovation |