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| Criterion |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Business Strategy VRIO Framework |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 90-180 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-6 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | VRIO Table, Strategic Actions | Leverage Map, Action Strategy |
Tagsno overlap | LeanStartupValidationMVP | StrategyDiagnosisBusiness modelCapability | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy |
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