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| Criterion |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |  Business Strategy 5-Minuten VC-Check |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | The 5-Minute VC Check clarifies opportunities and strategic options at the earliest idea stage. It compares problem quality, customer willingness to pay, alternatives, differentiation, and market potential, and captures the result as a VC-check note, go/sharpen/park decision, and risk list. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 15-30 min | 5-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-6 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | VC-check note, Go/sharpen/park decision, Risk and assumption list, Next validation step |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | StartupValidationCompetition |
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