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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  UX Research Empathy Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 30–60 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 4-8 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Empathy Map, Assumptions List, Research Gaps | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | SynthesisQualitativeWorkshop | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |
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