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| Criterion | ![]() Operations DMAIC | ![]() Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|
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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |
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