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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Operations Weekly Review |  Delivery Communication Plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | When many people need to be informed in parallel and messages would otherwise arrive unevenly or too late, a Communication Plan orders communication reliably. Channels, audiences, and cadences interlock so important information doesn't get lost. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 4-10 | 1 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Communication Plan, Channel Matrix, Message Cadence |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | CommunicationStakeholdersDeliveryPlanning |