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Paper illustration for Diary Study.
UX Research
Diary Study
Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
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Standard Work Analysis
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
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8D Problem Solving
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When experiences build up over days or weeks and a single session cannot capture them, Diary Study records the course of everyday life. Recurring triggers, moods, and habits become visible this way, beyond the sharpness of memory.When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude.For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.
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MediumMediumHigh
Timedifferent
1-4 Wochen1-3 h1-6 Wochen
Participantsdifferent
5-202-64-10
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Diary Entries, Longitudinal Patterns, Experience TimelineStandard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan
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UX researchTrackingBehavior
LeanProcessQuality
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
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Paper illustration for Root Cause Analysis.
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Root Cause Analysis
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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A3 Problem Solving
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis