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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 45-90 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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