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| Criterion |  Innovation How Might We |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a stuck problem carrying many implicit assumptions, the method translates observations into open, workable questions. It sharpens the problem frame without pre-thinking the solution, turning frustration or fuzziness into a search space with clear direction. | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30–45 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 4-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HMW Questions, Challenge Framing, Idea Prompts | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | FramingOpportunityIdeationQuestions | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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