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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Innovation Design Sprint |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|
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 the product question is unclear and time pressure is high, the method takes a team from an open idea to a testable solution. It connects problem understanding, decision, and learning in one compact format, lowering the risk of spending a lot of energy on a mere guess. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 4-5 Tage | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 5-8 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Prototype, Test Findings, Decision Rationale | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Design sprintPrototypeValidationInnovation | LeanObservationProcessOperations |
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