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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  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. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | 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 | 1-3 h | 1-3 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-12 | 2-6 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | KnowledgeMappingRisk | LeanProcessQuality | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess |