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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Paper illustration for Ivy Lee Method
Operations
Ivy Lee Method
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.With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLow
Timedifferent
1-3 h5-10 min daily
Participantsdifferent
2-61
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsDaily Priority List, Completion Notes
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LeanProcessQuality
PrioritizationProductivityExecution
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Paper illustration for Eat the Frog
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Eat the Frog
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
Gemba Walk
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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)