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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  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. | 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. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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 | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 30-60 min | 2-8 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-5 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |