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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Paper illustration for Opportunity Interview
Product Discovery
Opportunity Interview
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
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 opportunities are still hidden behind signals of need, it structures conversations around needs and obstacles. It looks for patterns that lead to new product opportunities.For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min je Interview45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
2-65-12 Interviews2-5
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsInterview Notes, Opportunity Themes, Customer QuotesA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis
Tagsno overlap
LeanProcessQuality
DiscoveryInterviewsOpportunityCustomer
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
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Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Gemba Walk
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
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8D Problem Solving
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis