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title: "Spiral Development: Lean vs. Stage-Gate® | Sopheon"
description: When it comes to NPD, optimal results are derived from combining both Spiral Development methodologies
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# [Spiral Development: Lean vs. Stage-Gate® | Sopheon](https://www.wellspring.com/whitepaper/whitepaper-spiral-development-lean-vs-stage-gate)

 Written by [Gerard Ryan](https://www.wellspring.com/whitepaper/author/gerard-ryan) | Jun 13, 2019 5:00:00 AM

Too often, companies choose innovation methodologies with an “all or nothing” approach. The pendulum has swung toward Lean and Agile methodologies, sometimes casting Stage-Gate® aside. Optimal results are derived from the best of BOTH worlds as part of an integrated best practice innovation toolkit.

In practice, Lean product development is mostly applied at a tactical level; in conjunction with the Stage-Gate® methodology, it applies primarily to the way development work is completed within the stages.

This paper outlines the steps necessary for effective innovation management and the benefits of making Stage-Gate® "Lean."

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