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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Domain Modeling EventStorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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 lot is assumed about a target group but little is seen jointly, empathy mapping makes knowledge and gaps directly comparable. The picture also shows which assumptions hold up and where evidence is missing. | When a domain consists of many events, rules, and states, it creates a shared modeling space for the team. It bundles language, flows, and boundaries before domain knowledge fragments into siloed views. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 30–60 min | 2-8 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 4-8 | 5-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | Event Timeline, Ubiquitous Language, Boundaries, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | Domain-Driven DesignEventsDiscoveryWorkshop |
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