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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
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Agile
Ideal Days
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 effort needs to be thought of as real working time, it offers a simple common denominator for comparison. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, and Capacity Caveats.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h15-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-62-9
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsIdeal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity Caveats
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LeanProcessQuality
EstimationEffortAgile
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Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk