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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 4-5 Tage | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 5-8 | 1-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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