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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 3-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | ProcessOperationsImprovement | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |