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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
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Standard Work Analysis
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ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
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Eat the Frog
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.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
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MediumLowLow
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1-3 h30-60 min15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
2-61-51
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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LeanProcessQuality
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Gemba Walk
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Ivy Lee Method
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Pareto Analysis
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
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Pomodoro Technique