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Criterion
Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Paper illustration for Domain Context Map
Domain Modeling
Domain Context Map
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Context Map workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Domain Modeling
Context Map
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 a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole.When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions.When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h1-3 h30-120 min1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
2-63-102-62-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsDomain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership MapObservation Notes, Improvement IdeasContext Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes
Tagsno overlap
LeanProcessQuality
Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries
LeanObservationProcessOperations
Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy
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