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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  DevOps Incident Command |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | As needed | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 4-15 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tags1 shared | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | IncidentOperationsReliability | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |
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