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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Growth Funnel Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Growth A/B Testing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 many visitors or users drop off along the way, the reason behind the number often stays hidden. Funnel Analysis exposes these transitions and makes visible exactly where the path collapses. | 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. | When two variants compete, discussions quickly decide by taste rather than effect. A/B Testing checks behavior under controlled conditions and separates real improvement from chance or expectation effects. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1-5 | 2-5 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Funnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Experiment results, Decision log, Learning summary |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | AnalyticsConversionGrowth | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ExperimentsGrowthAnalyticsValidation |