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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper illustration of a Business Model Canvas with nine connected compartments, a few notes and symbols for customers, delivery and economic relationships.
Business Strategy
Business Model Canvas
Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
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.The Business Model Canvas condenses a business model to its key building blocks and assumptions. It makes variants quickly comparable and reveals gaps before validation or implementation begins.For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement.
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LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
30-120 min1-2 hWochen bis Monate
Participantsdifferent
2-62-83-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Observation Notes, Improvement IdeasBusiness Model Canvas, Assumption List, Business HypothesesProblem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase
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LeanObservationProcessOperations
Business modelStrategyValueInnovation
ProcessDivergenceInnovation
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Paper illustration of a Strategy Canvas with several value curves
Business Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration of Business Model Stress Test with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Business Model Stress Test
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event