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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations Standard Work 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 2-6 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | LeanProcessQuality |
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