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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling PARA Method |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Domain Storytelling |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The PARA Method organizes knowledge into Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives. It creates order when digital notes, files, and tasks no longer cleanly fit current work. | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. | Domain Storytelling translates domain knowledge into a shared narrative of actors, objects, and workflows. It is especially useful when language, rules, and process understanding must be tightly connected. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h Setup, laufend | 45-120 min | 1-2 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PARA Structure, Project Notes, Knowledge Archive | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Domain Story, Glossary Notes, Process Narrative | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeProductivityOrganization | WasteLeanProcess improvement | KnowledgeDomain-Driven DesignProcess | LeanFlowWasteDelivery |