20 Lean Innovation Tools
20 tools for Lean Innovation.
PURPOSE
Organizations often face the challenge of making innovation processes lean and efficient. The 20 Lean Innovation Tools help avoid waste in innovation processes and arrive at validated results faster. They are especially suitable for teams that want to systematically experiment and learn rather than build on assumptions.
HOW TO USE
Select the appropriate tool from the collection depending on the innovation process phase. The tools can be used individually or in combination, for example for hypothesis building, prototyping, or validation. In workshops or sprint formats, teams work through the tools sequentially to quickly test and develop ideas.
WHAT IT IS
The 20 Lean Innovation Tools are a curated collection of methods that apply Lean Startup principles to innovation processes. The collection includes tools such as Experiment Cards, Assumption Mapping, and Value Proposition Testing. Each tool is prepared as a compact guide with a clear purpose and step-by-step procedure.
EXAMPLE
Example: You want to streamline the product development process in your startup because too many features are being built in parallel and nothing gets finished. With the 20 Lean Innovation Tools, you identify which methods – such as Rapid Prototyping or Build-Measure-Learn – best fit your current phase. Within two weeks, you get your first MVP on the road.