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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 15-45 min | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-8 | 1-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |