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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Alignment Mapping | ![]() Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |
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