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Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
A/B Testing workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Growth
A/B Testing
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.When two variants compete, discussions quickly decide by taste rather than effect. A/B Testing checks behavior under controlled conditions and separates real improvement from chance or expectation effects.For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability.
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Timedifferent
1-3 h1-4 Wochen2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
3-101-63-10
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WorkshopAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement BacklogExperiment results, Decision log, Learning summaryFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions
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ProcessOperationsImprovement
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Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
Operations
Fishbone Diagram
Paper illustration for Smoke Test.
Product Discovery
Smoke Test
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving