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	The model can be used in design projects where a given problem or need is desired to be solved or addressed. As a starting point, the model can be used in connection with structuring a given project and due to the model being extremely versatile, it can be used in many circumstances regardless of the subject-specific context as a structuring tool to plan the project and specific activities within the given phase of the project. In parallel with the usual project management. When transitioning from phase to phase, it is necessary to perceive these as being gates for the course of action, ie. the work performed in the previous stage should be summarized and presented and an acceptance of the project's progress should take place.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>		The model can be used in design projects where a given problem or need is desired to be solved or addressed. As a starting point, the model can be used in connection with structuring a given project and due to the model being extremely versatile, it can be used in many circumstances regardless of the subject-specific context as a structuring tool to plan the project and specific activities within the given phase of the project. In parallel with the usual project management. When transitioning from phase to phase, it is necessary to perceive these as being gates for the course of action, ie. the work performed in the previous stage should be summarized and presented and an acceptance of the project's progress should take place.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>

	In the following sections, each of the four stages is presented, including the purpose, planning and execution of each respective stage. Additionally, complementary methods for the execution of each individual stage will be suggested accordingly. However, be aware that additional reference for relevant methods to be incorporated is presented in the Annotated Bibliography, including the purpose and execution of the method for the relevant stage. It will be important for the project manager to be aware of the broad ~~specter~~ of methods in order to incorporate and utilize the most appropriate method for the respective situation, for the project.		In the following sections, each of the four stages is presented, including the purpose, planning and execution of each respective stage. Additionally, complementary methods for the execution of each individual stage will be suggested accordingly. However, be aware that additional reference for relevant methods to be incorporated is presented in the Annotated Bibliography, including the purpose and execution of the method for the relevant stage. It will be important for the project manager to be aware of the broad spectrum of methods in order to incorporate and utilize the most appropriate method for the respective situation, for the project.

	=== Discover ===		=== Discover ===

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	Finally is creates an foundation for a interdisciplinary team development, ensuring that the defined problem of the project is recognized and analyzed from different perspectives and disciplines. Thereby contributing to the overall success of the project by carefully selecting a diverse team, based on professional and personal experiences and characteristics, which will be necessary for the outcome of the project.		Finally is creates an foundation for a interdisciplinary team development, ensuring that the defined problem of the project is recognized and analyzed from different perspectives and disciplines. Thereby contributing to the overall success of the project by carefully selecting a diverse team, based on professional and personal experiences and characteristics, which will be necessary for the outcome of the project.

	~~Which furthermore is becoming~~ increasingly utilized in project management ~~settings~~ where new coming methodologies such as the Agile Project Management and Scrum is challenging the traditional Project Management approach.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref> These iterative approaches is becoming more important to incorporate in a project management setting, due to adjustments, uncertainty and unpredictable changes within the given environment of the project, abandoning the disadvantages that lies within the more linear approach to properly handle the complexity and dynamics of todays projects. Evidently the Double Diamond model ensures an overall framework for the project, subsequently dividing it into several stages with respective purposes and approaches, and as shown in later sections providing belonging methods to utilize within the given stages according the circumstances of the individual project. The project manager is now enabled to schedule activities in sprints according the situation, if the Double Diamond is deployed.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref>		Furthermore such methods are increasingly being utilized in a project management setting where new coming methodologies such as the Agile Project Management and Scrum is challenging the traditional Project Management approach.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref> These iterative approaches is becoming more important to incorporate in a project management setting, due to adjustments, uncertainty and unpredictable changes within the given environment of the project, abandoning the disadvantages that lies within the more linear approach to properly handle the complexity and dynamics of todays projects. Evidently the Double Diamond model ensures an overall framework for the project, subsequently dividing it into several stages with respective purposes and approaches, and as shown in later sections providing belonging methods to utilize within the given stages according the circumstances of the individual project. The project manager is now enabled to schedule activities in sprints according the situation, if the Double Diamond is deployed.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref>

	=== The Problem Space ===		=== The Problem Space ===

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	The model has been developed on the basis of a larger study of 11 top companies' design department processes across many industries. The process should not be performed linearly, on the contrary, several iterations of the various stages are encouraged. Particularly so in the digital age in which we find ourselves, which is constantly changing. In this age no product or service as such is fully developed, especially considering the constant feedback that is possible to receive, concepts are continually improved.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref> Furthermore, the Double Diamond model is particularly suitable for structuring collaboration and user involvement in the design process of new solutions. <ref name="Double Diamond"> Double Diamond. https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/</ref> Likewise, the importance of finding the correct problem and understanding it and the cause of the problem in depth and developing and selecting the correct solution for this particular problem or need is emphasized. In reality, the problem identification phase is equated with the solution phase in the Double Diamond model, therefore the involvement of users who are affected by the problem field, as well as testing of a solution concept by these users is a high priority in the model, by including various methods for the respective activities.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>		The model has been developed on the basis of a larger study of 11 top companies' design department processes across many industries. The process should not be performed linearly, on the contrary, several iterations of the various stages are encouraged. Particularly so in the digital age in which we find ourselves, which is constantly changing. In this age no product or service as such is fully developed, especially considering the constant feedback that is possible to receive, concepts are continually improved.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref> Furthermore, the Double Diamond model is particularly suitable for structuring collaboration and user involvement in the design process of new solutions. <ref name="Double Diamond"> Double Diamond. https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/</ref> Likewise, the importance of finding the correct problem and understanding it and the cause of the problem in depth and developing and selecting the correct solution for this particular problem or need is emphasized. In reality, the problem identification phase is equated with the solution phase in the Double Diamond model, therefore the involvement of users who are affected by the problem field, as well as testing of a solution concept by these users is a high priority in the model, by including various methods for the respective activities.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>

	Additionally, the Double Diamond model advocates essentials aspects to involve in a project management setting, primarily in regards of the planning process of the project by providing an overview of stages which the project needs to go through thereby ensuring a structure for stage planning and additional activities which needs to be facilitated in order to achieve the planned outcome, which furthermore is given by the Double Diamond framework. Furthermore by emphasizing the importance of controlling the delivery stage of a project, ensuring acceptance, execution and delivery of the project is aligned by obtaining approval from stakeholders. Which according to PRINCE2 - Managing Successful Projects, is essential for a project success.<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And by incorporating formal stage gates in Double Diamond the project manager evidently ensures the project is addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, which further enables the project manager to balance constraints such as, scope, quality, and risk throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome. <ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> ~~And as~~ presented in the PMBOK Guide: Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, adaptive approaches for project scheduling is becoming increasingly important to consider in regards of short cycles of project work, obtain rapid feedback, reviewing the belonging results, and adapt as necessary. Which is exactly the Big Idea behind the Double Diamond model, iterative scheduling. However, be aware of the discrepancy once integrating this approach into a larger setting with additional organizational, regulatory and technical complexity. To ensure a successful integration and delivery it will be important and critical for the project manager to effectively apply and supplement the iterative and adaptive approach, whit more traditional approaches ensuring robustness to the project life cycle.<ref name="PMBOK Guide"> Guide To Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) https://app-knovel-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/web/toc.v/cid:kpGPMBKP02/viewerType:toc/root_slug:viewerType%3Atoc/url_slug:root_slug%3Aguide-project-management?kpromoter=federation</ref>		Additionally, the Double Diamond model advocates essentials aspects to involve in a project management setting, primarily in regards of the planning process of the project by providing an overview of stages which the project needs to go through thereby ensuring a structure for stage planning and additional activities which needs to be facilitated in order to achieve the planned outcome, which furthermore is given by the Double Diamond framework. Furthermore by emphasizing the importance of controlling the delivery stage of a project, ensuring acceptance, execution and delivery of the project is aligned by obtaining approval from stakeholders. Which according to PRINCE2 - Managing Successful Projects, is essential for a project success.<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And by incorporating formal stage gates in Double Diamond the project manager evidently ensures the project is addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, which further enables the project manager to balance constraints such as, scope, quality, and risk throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome. <ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> As presented in the PMBOK Guide: Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, adaptive approaches for project scheduling is becoming increasingly important to consider in regards of short cycles of project work, obtain rapid feedback, reviewing the belonging results, and adapt as necessary. Which is exactly the Big Idea behind the Double Diamond model, iterative scheduling. However, be aware of the discrepancy once integrating this approach into a larger setting with additional organizational, regulatory and technical complexity. To ensure a successful integration and delivery it will be important and critical for the project manager to effectively apply and supplement the iterative and adaptive approach, whit more traditional approaches ensuring robustness to the project life cycle.<ref name="PMBOK Guide"> Guide To Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) https://app-knovel-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/web/toc.v/cid:kpGPMBKP02/viewerType:toc/root_slug:viewerType%3Atoc/url_slug:root_slug%3Aguide-project-management?kpromoter=federation</ref>
	Finally is creates an foundation for a interdisciplinary team development, ensuring that the defined problem of the project is recognized and analyzed from different perspectives and disciplines. Thereby contributing to the overall success of the project by carefully selecting a diverse team, based on professional and personal experiences and characteristics, which will be necessary for the outcome of the project.		Finally is creates an foundation for a interdisciplinary team development, ensuring that the defined problem of the project is recognized and analyzed from different perspectives and disciplines. Thereby contributing to the overall success of the project by carefully selecting a diverse team, based on professional and personal experiences and characteristics, which will be necessary for the outcome of the project.

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	[[File: Double-Diamond ENG.jpg \|550px\|thumb\|right\|top\|Figure 1: Visualization of the Double Diamond Model, that presents four stages across two adjacent diamonds: https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/]]		[[File: Double-Diamond ENG.jpg \|550px\|thumb\|right\|top\|Figure 1: Visualization of the Double Diamond Model, that presents four stages across two adjacent diamonds: https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/]]

	The Double Diamond model is a representation of a design process that presents four stages across two adjacent diamonds. The structure of the model is used to understand a given problem or need, and subsequently work out potential solutions for them. The first diamond in the model deals with problem definition and understanding of a problem field and contains the "Discover" and "Define" phase. The second diamond deals with the problem-solving phase and contains the "Develop" and "Deliver" phase. As a starting point, it can be expected to make several iterations of the different phases, as the process is not linear. Each phase is characterized by either a convergent or divergent approach. The divergent approach is characterized by opening many problems, investigating ~~and investigating,~~ and combining already known facts in new constellations. In contrast, the focus of the convergent approach is to want to narrow down opportunities or focus on a specific problem.<ref name="Double Diamond"> Double Diamond. https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/</ref>		The Double Diamond model is a representation of a design process that presents four stages across two adjacent diamonds. The structure of the model is used to understand a given problem or need, and subsequently work out potential solutions for them. The first diamond in the model deals with problem definition and understanding of a problem field and contains the "Discover" and "Define" phase. The second diamond deals with the problem-solving phase and contains the "Develop" and "Deliver" phase. As a starting point, it can be expected to make several iterations of the different phases, as the process is not linear. Each phase is characterized by either a convergent or divergent approach. The divergent approach is characterized by opening many problems, investigating and combining already known facts in new constellations. In contrast, the focus of the convergent approach is to want to narrow down opportunities or focus on a specific problem.<ref name="Double Diamond"> Double Diamond. https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/</ref>

	The model can be used in design projects where a given problem or need is desired to be solved or addressed. As a starting point, the model can be used in connection with structuring a given project and due to the model being extremely versatile, it can be used in many circumstances regardless of the subject-specific context as a structuring tool to plan the project and specific activities within the given phase of the project. In parallel with the usual project management. When transitioning from phase to phase, it is necessary to perceive these as being gates for the course of action, ie. the work performed in the previous stage should be summarized and presented and an acceptance of the project's progress should take place.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>		The model can be used in design projects where a given problem or need is desired to be solved or addressed. As a starting point, the model can be used in connection with structuring a given project and due to the model being extremely versatile, it can be used in many circumstances regardless of the subject-specific context as a structuring tool to plan the project and specific activities within the given phase of the project. In parallel with the usual project management. When transitioning from phase to phase, it is necessary to perceive these as being gates for the course of action, ie. the work performed in the previous stage should be summarized and presented and an acceptance of the project's progress should take place.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>

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	- Qualitative interview: Is an interview method concentrated on understanding and attaining special knowledge from the informant’s point of view.		- Qualitative interview: Is an interview method concentrated on understanding and attaining special knowledge from the informant’s point of view.

	- Stakeholder Analysis: Is a method focused on mapping stakeholders within a specific area of interest, analyzing their relationship with one another.		- Stakeholder Analysis: Is a method focused on mapping stakeholders within a specific area of interest, analyzing their relationship with one another.

	=== Define ===		=== Define ===

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	== The Big Idea & Project Management relation ==		== The Big Idea & Project Management relation ==

	The model has been developed on the basis of a larger study of 11 top companies' design department processes across many industries. The process should not be performed linearly, on the contrary, several iterations of the various stages are encouraged. Particularly in ~~connection with~~ the digital age in which we find ourselves, which is constantly changing. In this age no product or service as such is fully developed, especially considering the constant feedback that is possible to receive, concepts a continually improved.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref> Furthermore, the Double Diamond model is particularly suitable for structuring collaboration and user involvement in the design process of new solutions. <ref name="Double Diamond"> Double Diamond. https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/</ref> Likewise, the importance of finding the correct problem and understanding it and the cause of the problem in depth and developing and selecting the correct solution for this particular problem or need is emphasized. In reality, the problem identification phase is equated with the solution phase in the Double Diamond model, therefore the involvement of users who are affected by the problem field, as well as testing of a solution concept by these users is a high priority in the model, by including various methods for the respective activities.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>		The model has been developed on the basis of a larger study of 11 top companies' design department processes across many industries. The process should not be performed linearly, on the contrary, several iterations of the various stages are encouraged. Particularly so in the digital age in which we find ourselves, which is constantly changing. In this age no product or service as such is fully developed, especially considering the constant feedback that is possible to receive, concepts are continually improved.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref> Furthermore, the Double Diamond model is particularly suitable for structuring collaboration and user involvement in the design process of new solutions. <ref name="Double Diamond"> Double Diamond. https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/</ref> Likewise, the importance of finding the correct problem and understanding it and the cause of the problem in depth and developing and selecting the correct solution for this particular problem or need is emphasized. In reality, the problem identification phase is equated with the solution phase in the Double Diamond model, therefore the involvement of users who are affected by the problem field, as well as testing of a solution concept by these users is a high priority in the model, by including various methods for the respective activities.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>

	Additionally, the Double Diamond model advocates essentials aspects to involve in a project management setting, primarily in regards of the planning process of the project by providing an overview of stages which the project needs to go through thereby ensuring a structure for stage planning and additional activities which needs to be facilitated in order to achieve the planned outcome, which furthermore is given by the Double Diamond framework. Furthermore by emphasizing the importance of controlling the delivery stage of a project, ensuring acceptance, execution and delivery of the project is aligned by obtaining approval from stakeholders. Which according to PRINCE2 - Managing Successful Projects, is essential for a project success.<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And by incorporating formal stage gates in Double Diamond the project manager evidently ensures the project is addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, which further enables the project manager to balance constraints such as, scope, quality, and risk throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome. <ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And as presented in the PMBOK Guide: Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, adaptive approaches for project scheduling is becoming increasingly important to consider in regards of short cycles of project work, obtain rapid feedback, reviewing the belonging results, and adapt as necessary. Which is exactly the Big Idea behind the Double Diamond model, iterative scheduling. However, be aware of the discrepancy once integrating this approach into a larger setting with additional organizational, regulatory and technical complexity. To ensure a successful integration and delivery it will be important and critical for the project manager to effectively apply and supplement the iterative and adaptive approach, whit more traditional approaches ensuring robustness to the project life cycle.<ref name="PMBOK Guide"> Guide To Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) https://app-knovel-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/web/toc.v/cid:kpGPMBKP02/viewerType:toc/root_slug:viewerType%3Atoc/url_slug:root_slug%3Aguide-project-management?kpromoter=federation</ref>		Additionally, the Double Diamond model advocates essentials aspects to involve in a project management setting, primarily in regards of the planning process of the project by providing an overview of stages which the project needs to go through thereby ensuring a structure for stage planning and additional activities which needs to be facilitated in order to achieve the planned outcome, which furthermore is given by the Double Diamond framework. Furthermore by emphasizing the importance of controlling the delivery stage of a project, ensuring acceptance, execution and delivery of the project is aligned by obtaining approval from stakeholders. Which according to PRINCE2 - Managing Successful Projects, is essential for a project success.<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And by incorporating formal stage gates in Double Diamond the project manager evidently ensures the project is addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, which further enables the project manager to balance constraints such as, scope, quality, and risk throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome. <ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And as presented in the PMBOK Guide: Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, adaptive approaches for project scheduling is becoming increasingly important to consider in regards of short cycles of project work, obtain rapid feedback, reviewing the belonging results, and adapt as necessary. Which is exactly the Big Idea behind the Double Diamond model, iterative scheduling. However, be aware of the discrepancy once integrating this approach into a larger setting with additional organizational, regulatory and technical complexity. To ensure a successful integration and delivery it will be important and critical for the project manager to effectively apply and supplement the iterative and adaptive approach, whit more traditional approaches ensuring robustness to the project life cycle.<ref name="PMBOK Guide"> Guide To Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) https://app-knovel-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/web/toc.v/cid:kpGPMBKP02/viewerType:toc/root_slug:viewerType%3Atoc/url_slug:root_slug%3Aguide-project-management?kpromoter=federation</ref>

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	This article will present the Double Diamond Model, including the utilization of the concept and purpose of the model, and further reflect on ~~belonging~~ limitations and advantages of the method presented once applying it in a project management setting. Ensuring the optimal deployment of the model, into how the project is planned, managed and executed once addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, balancing project constraints such as, scope, quality, and risk in various project circumstances and throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome.		This article will present the Double Diamond Model, including the utilization of the concept and purpose of the model, and further reflect on limitations and advantages of the method presented once applying it in a project management setting. Ensuring the optimal deployment of the model, into how the project is planned, managed and executed once addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, balancing project constraints such as scope, quality, and risk in various project circumstances and throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome.

	The Double Diamond was launched by the British Design Council in 2004, as a part of the framework for innovation to deal with complex economic, social, and environmental challenges.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref> The model represents a comprehensive design process and includes key principles in order to achieve significant and long-lasting results for the right problem. The process consists of four stages, Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver, divided into two Diamonds. The first diamond concentrates on understanding the problem and a problem definition, namely the Discover and Define phase, also referred to as the problem space. The second diamond concerns the problem-solving phase, namely, the Develop and Define phase, also referred to as the solution space. Both the problem and solutions are being approached from a divergent and a convergent approach, which each of the four stages is either characterized by.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>		The Double Diamond was launched by the British Design Council in 2004, as a part of the framework for innovation to deal with complex economic, social, and environmental challenges.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref> The model represents a comprehensive design process and includes key principles in order to achieve significant and long-lasting results for the right problem. The process consists of four stages Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver, divided into two Diamonds. The first diamond concentrates on understanding the problem and a problem definition, namely the Discover and Define phase, also referred to as the problem space. The second diamond concerns the problem-solving phase, namely the Develop and Define phase, also referred to as the solution space. Both the problem and solutions are being approached from a divergent and a convergent approach, which each of the four stages is either characterized by.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>

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	Additionally, the Double Diamond model advocates essentials aspects to involve in a project management setting, primarily in regards of the planning process of the project by providing an overview of stages which the project needs to go through thereby ensuring a structure for stage planning and additional activities which needs to be facilitated in order to achieve the planned outcome, which furthermore is given by the Double Diamond framework. Furthermore by emphasizing the importance of controlling the delivery stage of a project, ensuring acceptance, execution and delivery of the project is aligned by obtaining approval from stakeholders. Which according to PRINCE2 - Managing Successful Projects, is essential for a project success.<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And by incorporating formal stage gates in Double Diamond the project manager evidently ensures the project is addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, which further enables the project manager to balance constraints such as, scope, quality, and risk throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome. <ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And as presented in the PMBOK Guide: Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, adaptive approaches for project scheduling is becoming increasingly important to consider in regards of short cycles of project work, obtain rapid feedback, reviewing the belonging results, and adapt as necessary. Which is exactly the Big Idea behind the Double Diamond model, iterative scheduling. However, be aware of the discrepancy once integrating this approach into a larger setting with additional organizational, regulatory and technical complexity. To ensure a successful integration and delivery it will be important and critical for the project manager to effectively apply and supplement the iterative and adaptive approach, whit more traditional approaches ensuring robustness to the project life cycle.<ref name="PMBOK Guide"> Guide To Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) https://app-knovel-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/web/toc.v/cid:kpGPMBKP02/viewerType:toc/root_slug:viewerType%3Atoc/url_slug:root_slug%3Aguide-project-management?kpromoter=federation</ref>		Additionally, the Double Diamond model advocates essentials aspects to involve in a project management setting, primarily in regards of the planning process of the project by providing an overview of stages which the project needs to go through thereby ensuring a structure for stage planning and additional activities which needs to be facilitated in order to achieve the planned outcome, which furthermore is given by the Double Diamond framework. Furthermore by emphasizing the importance of controlling the delivery stage of a project, ensuring acceptance, execution and delivery of the project is aligned by obtaining approval from stakeholders. Which according to PRINCE2 - Managing Successful Projects, is essential for a project success.<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And by incorporating formal stage gates in Double Diamond the project manager evidently ensures the project is addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, which further enables the project manager to balance constraints such as, scope, quality, and risk throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome. <ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And as presented in the PMBOK Guide: Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, adaptive approaches for project scheduling is becoming increasingly important to consider in regards of short cycles of project work, obtain rapid feedback, reviewing the belonging results, and adapt as necessary. Which is exactly the Big Idea behind the Double Diamond model, iterative scheduling. However, be aware of the discrepancy once integrating this approach into a larger setting with additional organizational, regulatory and technical complexity. To ensure a successful integration and delivery it will be important and critical for the project manager to effectively apply and supplement the iterative and adaptive approach, whit more traditional approaches ensuring robustness to the project life cycle.<ref name="PMBOK Guide"> Guide To Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) https://app-knovel-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/web/toc.v/cid:kpGPMBKP02/viewerType:toc/root_slug:viewerType%3Atoc/url_slug:root_slug%3Aguide-project-management?kpromoter=federation</ref>
			Finally is creates an foundation for a interdisciplinary team development, ensuring that the defined problem of the project is recognized and analyzed from different perspectives and disciplines. Thereby contributing to the overall success of the project by carefully selecting a diverse team, based on professional and personal experiences and characteristics, which will be necessary for the outcome of the project.

	Which furthermore is becoming increasingly utilized in project management settings where new coming methodologies such as the Agile Project Management and Scrum is challenging the traditional Project Management approach.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref> These iterative approaches is becoming more important to incorporate in a project management setting, due to adjustments, uncertainty and unpredictable changes within the given environment of the project, abandoning the disadvantages that lies within the more linear approach to properly handle the complexity and dynamics of todays projects. Evidently the Double Diamond model ensures an overall framework for the project, subsequently dividing it into several stages with respective purposes and approaches, and as shown in later sections providing belonging methods to utilize within the given stages according the circumstances of the individual project. The project manager is now enabled to schedule activities in sprints according the situation, if the Double Diamond is deployed.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref>		Which furthermore is becoming increasingly utilized in project management settings where new coming methodologies such as the Agile Project Management and Scrum is challenging the traditional Project Management approach.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref> These iterative approaches is becoming more important to incorporate in a project management setting, due to adjustments, uncertainty and unpredictable changes within the given environment of the project, abandoning the disadvantages that lies within the more linear approach to properly handle the complexity and dynamics of todays projects. Evidently the Double Diamond model ensures an overall framework for the project, subsequently dividing it into several stages with respective purposes and approaches, and as shown in later sections providing belonging methods to utilize within the given stages according the circumstances of the individual project. The project manager is now enabled to schedule activities in sprints according the situation, if the Double Diamond is deployed.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref>

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	PRINCE2<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> Managing Successful Projects, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing stage transitions and project planning, so that the project board can handle and decide on the project's further course or completion, in relation to associated risk, uncertainty and achieved results. Although the Double Diamond Model presents a number of decision stages and general framework for a process structure, the model also encourages being iterative and, if necessary, jumping from phase to phase depending on the results obtained in the respective phase. Likewise, the Double Diamond model on its own is not adequate for planning and structuring a project and will therefore needs to be supplemented by a number of project management tools. In the same way as described in the Application section, it is necessary to continuously incorporate and combine various design and study methods and principles, as well as to understand and know when and how these are best used in the respective phase for the optimal result.		PRINCE2<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> Managing Successful Projects, emphasizes the importance of prioritizing stage transitions and project planning, so that the project board can handle and decide on the project's further course or completion, in relation to associated risk, uncertainty and achieved results. Although the Double Diamond Model presents a number of decision stages and general framework for a process structure, the model also encourages being iterative and, if necessary, jumping from phase to phase depending on the results obtained in the respective phase. Likewise, the Double Diamond model on its own is not adequate for planning and structuring a project and will therefore needs to be supplemented by a number of project management tools. In the same way as described in the Application section, it is necessary to continuously incorporate and combine various design and study methods and principles, as well as to understand and know when and how these are best used in the respective phase for the optimal result.

	Furthermore, the model does not tell when and how one's work is satisfactory for the further work. The model does not name a time horizon or scope of the respective phase, so depending on the individual project, whether the phase is divergent or convergent, there may be variations in both the amount of work, time and necessary resources and experience. Thus, it can be difficult to assess whether the information collected and or the number of tests performed is satisfactory for progression in the project. This can easily lead to mistrust between the associated stakeholders as the clear plan for a completed project has not been determined, due to the lack of guidance in the Double Diamond model.		Furthermore, the model does not tell when and how one's work is satisfactory for the further work. The model does not name a time horizon or scope of the respective phase, so depending on the individual project, whether the phase is divergent or convergent, there may be variations in both the amount of work, time and necessary resources and experience. Thus, it can be difficult to assess whether the information collected and or the number of tests performed is satisfactory for progression in the project. This can easily lead to mistrust between the associated stakeholders as the clear plan for a completed project has not been determined, due to the lack of guidance in the Double Diamond model. Finally the Double Diamond model is not appropriate to apply on projects where the outcome is predefined, the approach is simply not efficient if the goals and directions of the possible solution already is given. It will once again be more effective to apply traditional scheduling and planning methods.

	== Annotated Bibliography ==		== Annotated Bibliography ==

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	The model has been developed on the basis of a larger study of 11 top companies' design department processes across many industries. The process should not be performed linearly, on the contrary, several iterations of the various stages are encouraged. Particularly in connection with the digital age in which we find ourselves, which is constantly changing. In this age no product or service as such is fully developed, especially considering the constant feedback that is possible to receive, concepts a continually improved.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref> Furthermore, the Double Diamond model is particularly suitable for structuring collaboration and user involvement in the design process of new solutions. <ref name="Double Diamond"> Double Diamond. https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/</ref> Likewise, the importance of finding the correct problem and understanding it and the cause of the problem in depth and developing and selecting the correct solution for this particular problem or need is emphasized. In reality, the problem identification phase is equated with the solution phase in the Double Diamond model, therefore the involvement of users who are affected by the problem field, as well as testing of a solution concept by these users is a high priority in the model, by including various methods for the respective activities.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>		The model has been developed on the basis of a larger study of 11 top companies' design department processes across many industries. The process should not be performed linearly, on the contrary, several iterations of the various stages are encouraged. Particularly in connection with the digital age in which we find ourselves, which is constantly changing. In this age no product or service as such is fully developed, especially considering the constant feedback that is possible to receive, concepts a continually improved.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref> Furthermore, the Double Diamond model is particularly suitable for structuring collaboration and user involvement in the design process of new solutions. <ref name="Double Diamond"> Double Diamond. https://innovationenglish.sites.ku.dk/model/double-diamond-2/</ref> Likewise, the importance of finding the correct problem and understanding it and the cause of the problem in depth and developing and selecting the correct solution for this particular problem or need is emphasized. In reality, the problem identification phase is equated with the solution phase in the Double Diamond model, therefore the involvement of users who are affected by the problem field, as well as testing of a solution concept by these users is a high priority in the model, by including various methods for the respective activities.<ref name="Design Council"> Design Council. https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/news-opinion/what-framework-innovation-design-councils-evolved-double-diamond</ref>

	Additionally, the Double Diamond model advocates essentials aspects to involve in a project management setting, primarily in regards of the planning process of the project by providing an overview of stages which the project needs to go through thereby ensuring a structure for stage planning and additional activities which needs to be facilitated in order to achieve the planned outcome, which furthermore is given by the Double Diamond framework. Furthermore by emphasizing the importance of controlling the delivery stage of a project, ensuring acceptance, execution and delivery of the project is aligned by obtaining approval from stakeholders. Which according to PRINCE2 - Managing Successful Projects, is essential for a project success.<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And by incorporating formal stage gates in Double Diamond the project manager evidently ensures the project is addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, which further enables the project manager to balance constraints such as, scope, quality, and risk throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome. <ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref>		Additionally, the Double Diamond model advocates essentials aspects to involve in a project management setting, primarily in regards of the planning process of the project by providing an overview of stages which the project needs to go through thereby ensuring a structure for stage planning and additional activities which needs to be facilitated in order to achieve the planned outcome, which furthermore is given by the Double Diamond framework. Furthermore by emphasizing the importance of controlling the delivery stage of a project, ensuring acceptance, execution and delivery of the project is aligned by obtaining approval from stakeholders. Which according to PRINCE2 - Managing Successful Projects, is essential for a project success.<ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And by incorporating formal stage gates in Double Diamond the project manager evidently ensures the project is addressing the various needs and concerns of stakeholders, which further enables the project manager to balance constraints such as, scope, quality, and risk throughout the project life cycle for an optimal outcome. <ref name="PRINCE2"> PRINCE2 https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/lib/DTUDK/detail.action?docID=4863041</ref> And as presented in the PMBOK Guide: Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, adaptive approaches for project scheduling is becoming increasingly important to consider in regards of short cycles of project work, obtain rapid feedback, reviewing the belonging results, and adapt as necessary. Which is exactly the Big Idea behind the Double Diamond model, iterative scheduling. However, be aware of the discrepancy once integrating this approach into a larger setting with additional organizational, regulatory and technical complexity. To ensure a successful integration and delivery it will be important and critical for the project manager to effectively apply and supplement the iterative and adaptive approach, whit more traditional approaches ensuring robustness to the project life cycle.<ref name="PMBOK Guide"> Guide To Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) https://app-knovel-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/web/toc.v/cid:kpGPMBKP02/viewerType:toc/root_slug:viewerType%3Atoc/url_slug:root_slug%3Aguide-project-management?kpromoter=federation</ref>

	And as presented in the PMBOK Guide: Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge, adaptive approaches for project scheduling is becoming increasingly important to consider in regards of short cycles of project work, obtain rapid feedback, reviewing the belonging results, and adapt as necessary. Which is exactly the Big Idea behind the Double Diamond model, iterative scheduling. However, be aware of the discrepancy once integrating this approach into a larger setting with additional organizational, regulatory and technical complexity. To ensure a successful integration and delivery it will be important and critical for the project manager to effectively apply and supplement the iterative and adaptive approach, whit more traditional approaches ensuring robustness to the project life cycle.<ref name="PMBOK Guide"> Guide To Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) https://app-knovel-com.proxy.findit.dtu.dk/web/toc.v/cid:kpGPMBKP02/viewerType:toc/root_slug:viewerType%3Atoc/url_slug:root_slug%3Aguide-project-management?kpromoter=federation</ref>

	Which furthermore is becoming increasingly utilized in project management settings where new coming methodologies such as the Agile Project Management and Scrum is challenging the traditional Project Management approach.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref> These iterative approaches is becoming more important to incorporate in a project management setting, due to adjustments, uncertainty and unpredictable changes within the given environment of the project, abandoning the disadvantages that lies within the more linear approach to properly handle the complexity and dynamics of todays projects. Evidently the Double Diamond model ensures an overall framework for the project, subsequently dividing it into several stages with respective purposes and approaches, and as shown in later sections providing belonging methods to utilize within the given stages according the circumstances of the individual project. The project manager is now enabled to schedule activities in sprints according the situation, if the Double Diamond is deployed.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref>		Which furthermore is becoming increasingly utilized in project management settings where new coming methodologies such as the Agile Project Management and Scrum is challenging the traditional Project Management approach.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref> These iterative approaches is becoming more important to incorporate in a project management setting, due to adjustments, uncertainty and unpredictable changes within the given environment of the project, abandoning the disadvantages that lies within the more linear approach to properly handle the complexity and dynamics of todays projects. Evidently the Double Diamond model ensures an overall framework for the project, subsequently dividing it into several stages with respective purposes and approaches, and as shown in later sections providing belonging methods to utilize within the given stages according the circumstances of the individual project. The project manager is now enabled to schedule activities in sprints according the situation, if the Double Diamond is deployed.<ref name="Agile"> Agile Project Methodology https://digital.ai/glossary/agile-methodology</ref>