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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | 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 | 5-10 min daily | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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