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| Criterion | ![]() Operations 5 Whys | ![]() Business Strategy Business Model Canvas |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation |
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