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Criterion
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
Paper illustration for Risk Storming.
Architecture
Risk Storming
Paper illustration for PDCA Cycle.
Operations
PDCA Cycle
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.Helps clarify architecture context, options, and consequences in concrete terms. It organizes technical context, alternatives, and consequences. The result is captured as an Annotated Diagram, a Prioritized Risk List, and an Action Backlog.For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
0.5-5 Tage60-90 min1 h bis mehrere Wochen
Participantsdifferent
4-104-121-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work UpdateAnnotated Diagram, Prioritized Risk List, Action BacklogPDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change
Tagsno overlap
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
RiskArchitectureWorkshopValidation
Continuous improvementLeanExperiments
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Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
Four paper stations connect system purpose, quality goals, risk cards and focused investigation with a target and gap profile.
Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving