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| Criterion |  Operations 5 Whys |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |
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