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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Product Discovery Riskiest Assumption Test |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Product Discovery Learning Card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When an idea hinges on one critical unknown, it prioritizes testing that exact piece of uncertainty first. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritized list of assumptions, a test plan, and a result report. | 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. | The Learning Card connects traceable test results to a reasoned next action while keeping the limits of the insight visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-2 Wochen pro Iteration | 0.5-5 Tage | 25-40 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-6 | 4-10 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Prioritized Assumption List, Test Plan, Results Report | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Learning Card with evidence and next action |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryAssumptions | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ExperimentsValidationDiscoveryLearning |