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| Criterion |  Product Discovery MVP Test Matrix |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several minimal variants compete to answer the same question, it makes comparing and choosing between them cleaner. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a Test Matrix and a Test Plan. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-75 min | 1-3 h | 30-90 min | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Test Matrix, Test Plan | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report |
Tagsno overlap | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryOptions | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions |