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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Growth Funnel Analysis |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Growth Flywheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | Growth often breaks down where a reinforcing mechanism builds up too much friction. A Flywheel shows the cycle of value, repetition, and reinforcement meant to sustain growth. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-3 h | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1-5 | 1-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Funnel report, Drop-off analysis, Optimization hypotheses | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Flywheel Map, Friction Points, Growth Levers, Experiment Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | AnalyticsConversionGrowth | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | GrowthRetentionConversion |