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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 45-90 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ChangeDecisionStrategy | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |
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