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Criterion
Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Gap Analysis method illustration showing its working structure
Business Strategy
GAP Analysis
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.GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing.
Complexitysame
MediumMedium
Timesame
1-3 h1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
2-62-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsGap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes
Tagsno overlap
LeanProcessQuality
StrategyAnalysisPlanning
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper illustration of a branching impact map with a Why goal at the root, actor circles, How behavior changes and What options.
Product Strategy
Impact Mapping
Four paper stations connect system purpose, quality goals, risk cards and focused investigation with a target and gap profile.
Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
Paper illustration of a six-field PESTLE grid
Business Strategy
PESTLE Analysis