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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
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Product Discovery
Concierge MVP
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
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.When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution.For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumHigh
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-4 Wochen1-6 Wochen
Participantsdifferent
2-63-10 Kunden4-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsConcierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP Risks8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan
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LeanProcessQuality
MVPValidationServiceDiscovery
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
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Root Cause Analysis
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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A3 Problem Solving
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Product Discovery
Experiment Canvas