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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 1-3 h | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | LeanProcessQuality | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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