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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 20-60 min | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1 | 3-12 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | KnowledgeMappingRisk | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |