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Criterion
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
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 an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
0.5-5 Tage10-20 min daily30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
4-1012-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work UpdateDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review NotesDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving