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| Criterion |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 5-10 min daily | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |
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