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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | Ongoing | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-20 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | SignalsOperationsVisual management | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |
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