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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Teach-back |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations. | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 45-120 min | 20-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 1 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning Gaps | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | LearningUnderstandingCommunication | WasteLeanProcess improvement | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |