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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Product Discovery Concierge MVP |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-4 Wochen | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-10 Kunden | 2-8 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Concierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | MVPValidationServiceDiscovery | LeanStartupValidationMVP | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |