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| Criterion |  Business Strategy VMGS |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | VMGS arranges vision, mission, goals, and strategies into a clear guiding logic. Direction, purpose, and priorities are connected so teams can decide more coherently. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | When a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 45-90 min | 1-2 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-5 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Goals, Strategies | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | VisionGoalsStrategy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |