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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 45-90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantssame | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality |
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