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Criterion
Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper illustration of a team retrospective with three separate Start, Stop, and Continue areas and a shared action list.
Agile
Start Stop Continue
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 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 a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-120 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-62-63-12
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WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsObservation Notes, Improvement IdeasStart Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions
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LeanProcessQuality
LeanObservationProcessOperations
RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection
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A structured reflection surfaces what was liked, learned, lacked, and longed for. It is a conversation format and does not validate actions automatically.
Agile
4Ls Retrospective
Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
Paper illustration for Sailboat Retrospective
Agile
Sailboat Retrospective