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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-3 h | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | LeanObservationProcessOperations |
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