View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Operations Waste Analysis |  Agile NoEstimates |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | laufend | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-12 | 1-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps |
Tagsno overlap | WasteLeanProcess improvement | EstimationForecastingFlow | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking |
Often compared together
Methods with strong topical overlap with the current selection, not yet in the comparison.
