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Criterion
Paper illustration of a branching category tree with a highlighted search path and possible dead ends.
UX Research
Tree Testing
Paper illustration for Kaizen Event.
Operations
Kaizen Event
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
Purposedifferent
When a navigation exists but search paths still fail, tree testing checks findability without visual distraction. The method shows whether labels, levels, and paths really lead to the intended destination.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.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
1-2 Tage0.5-5 Tage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
Based on research question4-102-5
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Findability Metrics, Path Analysis, Revised IAKaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work UpdateA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis
Tagsno overlap
Information architectureNavigationFindability
LeanContinuous improvementOperations
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
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Paper illustration showing three sorted card stacks and an open question about a possible group.
UX Research
Card Sorting
First-click Testing method illustration showing its working structure
UX Research
First-click Testing
Gemba Walk workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Gemba Walk