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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 20-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |
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