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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | 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. | When delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-5 | 4-10 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeMappingRisk | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |