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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Kaizen Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 0.5-5 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-5 | 1 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | LeanContinuous improvementOperations |