Innovation Frameworks

End-to-end innovation frameworks

Six frameworks, each a complete system for moving from problem to solution. Ordered from foundational to radical: pick the one that fits your context.

Design Thinking

Start with the human, not the idea. Understand first, solve second.

Best for

Products and services built for identifiable people

Time horizon

Weeks to months

Signature move

understand the human first

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Double Diamond

Separate finding the right problem from finding the right solution.

Best for

Any challenge where the problem itself is unclear

Time horizon

Weeks to months

Signature move

diverge then converge, twice

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Lean Startup

Replace elaborate planning with validated learning. Every launch is a test.

Best for

New ventures or products seeking product-market fit

Time horizon

Weeks, ongoing

Signature move

build, measure, learn

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Design Sprint

Answer critical business questions through design and testing in five days.

Best for

High-stakes decisions that need rapid validation

Time horizon

Five days

Signature move

five days to a tested prototype

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Agile Innovation

Iterative, sprint-based innovation with continuous feedback and delivery.

Best for

Continuous product development with iterative delivery

Time horizon

Ongoing

Signature move

discover and deliver, continuously

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Forward Deployed Engineering

Embed engineers directly in customer problems before any solution is designed.

Best for

Large orgs with complex, high-value enterprise customers

Time horizon

Ongoing

Signature move

engineers embedded in the customer's problem

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