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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Business Strategy 5-Minuten VC-Check |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The 5-Minute VC Check clarifies opportunities and strategic options at the earliest idea stage. It compares problem quality, customer willingness to pay, alternatives, differentiation, and market potential, and captures the result as a VC-check note, go/sharpen/park decision, and risk list. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 5-15 min | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-5 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | VC-check note, Go/sharpen/park decision, Risk and assumption list, Next validation step | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | StartupValidationCompetition | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |
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