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| Criterion |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tags1 shared | LearningOperationsImprovement | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ProcessOperationsImprovement |
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