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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Kaizen Event | ![]() Operations ALPEN Method | ![]() Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 10-20 min daily | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |
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