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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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 single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 15-30 min | 25 min Zyklen | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |