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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. | 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 | Ongoing | 1-2 h | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 3-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |
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