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Criterion
Paper illustration for Theory of Constraints.
Operations
Theory of Constraints
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
Operations
After-Action Review
Paper illustration for Weekly Review.
Operations
Weekly Review
Purposedifferent
For a system that does not get faster despite effort, the method directs attention to the bottleneck. It concentrates improvement on the point that actually limits throughput.After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement.In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable.
Complexitydifferent
HighLowLow
Timedifferent
2-4 h Analyse, laufend20-45 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-123-121
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Constraint Map, Improvement Plan, Flow MetricsLessons learned, Action items, Event summaryUpdated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions
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OperationsConstraintsFlowImprovement
LearningOperationsImprovement
ProductivityExecutionPlanning
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
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ALPEN Method
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
Paper illustration for Bottleneck Analysis.
Operations
Bottleneck Analysis
Paper illustration for Constraint Analysis.
Decision Making
Constraint Analysis