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Selected:Lean StartupVRIO FrameworkLASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)Business Model Stress Test
| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Architecture LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews) |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The VRIO Framework rates resources and capabilities on whether they are Valuable, Rare, Inimitable, and Organized. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a VRIO table and strategic actions. | LASR helps development teams identify where their software falls short of important quality goals and which improvements to consider. A small group with existing system knowledge can make an initial assessment and investigate open questions in more detail. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 90-180 min | 3–4 h for initial assessment; preparation and deeper analysis additional | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-6 | 1 or a small team; particularly suitable for 3–4 people | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Lean Mission Statement describing the software’s purpose, Prioritized quality goals and evaluation criteria, Risks and estimated gaps against quality goals, More closely examined findings and open checks | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | ArchitectureQualityRiskAssessmentLean | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |