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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Waste Analysis | ![]() Agile Specification by Example | ![]() Operations Standard Work Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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 | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-6 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement Backlog | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs |
Tagsno overlap | WasteLeanProcess improvement | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | LeanProcessQuality |
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