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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
Paper illustration of Competency Questions with its method-specific working model.
Knowledge Modeling
Competency Questions
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.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.Competency Questions translate a domain model into concrete questions that it must be able to answer. The method keeps the model's scope clean and prevents pretty but useless structures.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min0.5-5 Tage2-4 h
Participantsdifferent
2-54-102-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause AnalysisKaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work UpdateCompetency Question Set, Required Concepts, Test Queries, Coverage Matrix
Tagsno overlap
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
OntologyKnowledge graphScopeRequirementsSemantic
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper illustration for Kepner-Tregoe
Operations
Kepner-Tregoe
Paper illustration of Linked Open Terms with its method-specific working model.
Knowledge Modeling
Linked Open Terms