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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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