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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | PlanningTime managementFocus | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |