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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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 product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-2 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-8 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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