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| Criterion |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-120 min | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1-8 | 5-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log |
Tagsno overlap | LeanObservationProcessOperations | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance |
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