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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Domain Storytelling translates domain knowledge into a shared narrative of actors, objects, and workflows. It is especially useful when language, rules, and process understanding must be tightly connected. | 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. | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 4-10 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | Root causeQualityOperations | LeanProcessQuality |