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Paper illustration for DMAIC.
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DMAIC
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
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After-Action Review
Purposedifferent
For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together.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.
Complexitydifferent
HighLow
Timedifferent
2-12 Wochen20-45 min
Participantsdifferent
3-103-12
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control PlanLessons learned, Action items, Event summary
Tagsno overlap
Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement
LearningOperationsImprovement
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Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
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Fishbone Diagram
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
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Kaizen Event
Paper illustration for Learning Review.
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Learning Review