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| Criterion |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Product Discovery Solution Interview |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a solution idea is already on the table, it checks how it is understood and evaluated. It looks for resonance, objections, and missing fit early in the conversation. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 4-5 Tage | 30-60 min je Interview | 90-180 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 5-8 | 5-10 Interviews | 3-6 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Solution Feedback, Objection List, Validation Notes | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | ValidationInterviewsPrototype | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |