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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | LeanProcessQuality | ProcessOperationsImprovement |
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