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Criterion
Paper illustration of Shape Up with its method-specific working model.
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Shape Up
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
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Kaizen Event
Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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ALPEN Method
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 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.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLow
Timedifferent
6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down0.5-5 Tage10-20 min daily
Participantsdifferent
2-4 pro Pitch4-101
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomesKaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work UpdateDaily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes
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PlanningDeliveryAutonomy
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations
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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
Delivery
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.
Operations
Getting Things Done