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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Operations After-Action Review |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 20-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 3-12 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | LearningOperationsImprovement | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |