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| Criterion |  Operations 5 Whys |  Innovation Design Sprint |
|---|---|---|
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. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 4-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 5-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation |
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