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Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
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Process Mapping
Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
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 size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h5-20 min
Participantsdifferent
3-103-20
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement BacklogEffort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets
Tagsno overlap
ProcessOperationsImprovement
EstimationEffortRisk
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Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
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After-Action Review
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Gemba Walk