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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Innovation Double Diamond |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 1-3 h | 4-5 Tage | Wochen bis Monate |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 5-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | LeanProcessQuality | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | ProcessDivergenceInnovation |