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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-5 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess |