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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |
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