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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 45–75 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | Team members involved |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam |
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