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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | 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 Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 5-20 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 4-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding |