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| Criterion |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process that keeps people busy but creates little value, the method exposes waste. It directs attention to unnecessary movement, waiting times, rework, and overdelivery. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | WasteLeanProcess improvement | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |
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