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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 30-120 min | Wochen bis Monate | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 2-6 | 3-12 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | LeanObservationProcessOperations | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | LeanProcessQuality |