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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Leverage Points | ![]() Operations Kaizen Event | ![]() Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | 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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Half day | 0.5-5 Tage | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-10 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |
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