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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Product Strategy Lean Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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. | 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. | When an early product bet still has too many open points, it brings target group, problem, and assumptions into a single view. It condenses the idea so core risks become nameable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1-5 | 2-8 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Lean Canvas, Core Assumptions, Experiment Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | LeanStartupValidationMVP | StartupLeanAssumptionsBusiness model |