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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Product Strategy KPI Tree |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |  Operations Gemba Walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 metrics across the organization drift apart, it arranges drivers and effects under one shared logic. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a KPI tree and owner list. | When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 90-180 min initial, dann laufend | 30-60 min | 30-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-8 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | KPI Tree, Owner List | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | MetricsStrategyAlignmentMeasurement | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments | LeanObservationProcessOperations |