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| Criterion |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Business Strategy 5-Minuten VC-Check |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | The 5-Minute VC Check clarifies opportunities and strategic options at the earliest idea stage. It compares problem quality, customer willingness to pay, alternatives, differentiation, and market potential, and captures the result as a VC-check note, go/sharpen/park decision, and risk list. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 5-10 min daily | 5-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | VC-check note, Go/sharpen/park decision, Risk and assumption list, Next validation step |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | StartupValidationCompetition |
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