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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Decision Making Eisenhower Matrix |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped. | 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 | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 1-6 Wochen | 15-30 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 4-10 | 1-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Eisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation Notes | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | PrioritizationFocusTasks | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |