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Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
Paper illustration of Three Horizons with its method-specific working model.
Business Strategy
Three Horizons
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
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.Three Horizons helps clarify strategic options across different timeframes. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and investment choices, and captures the result as a horizon map, portfolio view, and initiatives per horizon.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
0.5-5 TageHalbtags-Workshop, dann iterativ30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
4-103-121-5
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work UpdateHorizon map, Portfolio view, Initiatives per horizon, Resource planABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List
Tagsno overlap
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
StrategyInnovationPortfolioForesight
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration of a two-by-two Ansoff Matrix with four growth directions
Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
Paper illustration of a Strategy Canvas with several value curves
Business Strategy
Blue Ocean Strategy Canvas
Paper illustration of a Business Model Canvas with nine connected compartments, a few notes and symbols for customers, delivery and economic relationships.
Business Strategy
Business Model Canvas