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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Growth Flywheel |  Growth Funnel Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | 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. | Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth. | When many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 60-120 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 3-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Flywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog | Funnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | LeanStartupValidationMVP | GrowthRetentionConversion | AnalyticsConversionGrowth |