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Criterion
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
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 a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHigh
Timedifferent
0.5-5 Tage0.5-2 Tage
Participantsdifferent
4-1020-500+
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work UpdateSession Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics
Tagsno overlap
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk