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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Wochen bis Monate | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |