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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping | ![]() Operations Kaizen Event | ![]() 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 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. | 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 |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 0.5-5 Tage | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-10 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeMappingRisk | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |
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