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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Growth Flywheel |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Growth Funnel 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. | Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | When many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 60-120 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-8 | 4-10 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Flywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Funnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | GrowthRetentionConversion | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | AnalyticsConversionGrowth |