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| Criterion |  Product Strategy Value Proposition Canvas |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations 5 Whys |  Business Strategy Business Model Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the value proposition and customer expectation drift apart, it makes fit and mismatch legible. It shows where offering and need don't yet come together. | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | 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 Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | Wochen bis Monate | 15-30 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 | 2-6 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Value Proposition Canvas, Fit Gaps, Hypotheses | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Business Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business Hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | ValueNeedsStrategy | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Business modelStrategyValueInnovation |