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Criterion
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration of a yellow story card, blue rule cards, green example cards and a red question card on a light workspace.
Agile
Example Mapping
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound.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
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
45-90 min30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-53-71-5
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause AnalysisExample Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open QuestionsABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
Tagsno overlap
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
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Paper illustration of Acceptance Criteria Workshop with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Acceptance Criteria Workshop
Paper illustration of Specification by Example with a method-specific labelled workspace.
Agile
Specification by Example
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk