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Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
Delivery
Shape Up
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
Purposedifferent
Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts.For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together.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.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down45-90 min0.5-5 Tage
Participantsdifferent
2-4 pro Pitch2-54-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause AnalysisKaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update
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PlanningDeliveryAutonomy
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
Paper illustration for Communication Plan
Delivery
Communication Plan
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk