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Criterion
Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
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Shape Up
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ALPEN Method
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
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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.With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time.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
MediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down10-20 min daily0.5-5 Tage
Participantsdifferent
2-4 pro Pitch14-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review NotesKaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update
Tagsno overlap
PlanningDeliveryAutonomy
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration for Communication Plan
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Communication Plan
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Gemba Walk
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
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Getting Things Done