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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|
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. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |
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