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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Product Discovery Assumption Mapping |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | When assumptions still sit unordered in the room, it weighs uncertainty against leverage. It makes visible which hypotheses should be checked first. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 45-60 min | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Assumption map, Test backlog, Risk ranking | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | AssumptionsRiskExperimentsValidation | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions |