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Criterion
Paper illustration for Waste Analysis.
Operations
Waste Analysis
Paper illustration for Time Blocking
Operations
Time Blocking
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.With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure.
Complexitysame
LowLow
Timedifferent
45-120 min15-30 min Planung, laufend
Participantsdifferent
2-81
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsync
Outputdifferent
Waste Map, Prioritized Waste, Improvement BacklogBlocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan
Tagsno overlap
WasteLeanProcess improvement
PlanningTime managementFocus
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Paper illustration for ALPEN Method
Operations
ALPEN Method
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
Operations
Pomodoro Technique
Value Stream Mapping workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Delivery
Value Stream Mapping