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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | 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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-3 h | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 4-10 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | KnowledgeMappingRisk | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |