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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 0.5-5 Tage | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 4-10 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |
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