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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | 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. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-5 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | ProcessOperationsImprovement |