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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tags1 shared | LeanProcessQuality | LeanStartupValidationMVP | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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