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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Facilitation Dot Voting |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 5-15 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1-5 | 3-20 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |