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Criterion
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Purposedifferent
In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space.When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
Halber Tag bis mehrere Tage30-120 min
Participantsdifferent
10-502-6
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Sketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionObservation Notes, Improvement Ideas
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BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
LeanObservationProcessOperations
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A paper-based illustration representing Brainstorming with its core stages and visible working result.
Innovation
Brainstorming
Paper illustration of the Lotus Blossom working structure.
Innovation
Lotus Blossom
Paper illustration of Starbursting with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Starbursting
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving