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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | 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. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 20-60 min | 1-2 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess | LearningOperationsImprovement |