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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Kaizen Event | ![]() Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |
|---|---|---|
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. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics |
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