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Criterion
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
Paper illustration for Planning Poker.
Agile
Planning Poker
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 estimates within the team diverge too much, it puts differing expectations on a common test bench. It separates rough complexity from unspoken assumptions.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
0.5-5 Tage2-5 min je Item
Participantsdifferent
4-103-9
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work UpdateRelative Estimates, Assumption Notes, Split Candidates
Tagsno overlap
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
EstimationAgileRelative sizingTeam
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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration for Affinity Estimation.
Agile
Affinity Estimation
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk