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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Innovation Brainstorming |  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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 4-12 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence | LeanObservationProcessOperations |