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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |  Agile Sailboat Retrospective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. | When a team wants to read momentum, brakes, and risks together, it offers an easily understandable picture of the situation. It makes drive, obstacles, and headwind visible in the same picture. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 3-10 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | Sailboat Board, Risks, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | RetrospectiveTeamImprovement |