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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  UX Research Surveys |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Innovation Design Thinking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a topic needs to be validated broadly and many people can answer the same question, surveys gather structured feedback in a scalable form. Answers become comparable and segmentable instead of remaining merely anecdotal. | 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. | For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 3-14 Tage | Wochen bis Monate | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 50+ | 3-12 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Survey Results, Charts, Segment Insights | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | QuantitativeResearchValidation | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | InnovationPrototypeResearch |