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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 45-90 min | 5-10 min daily | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-5 | 1 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |