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Criterion
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
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Decision Making
Eisenhower Matrix
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Operations
Eat the Frog
Purposedifferent
For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly.It separates true priorities from noise so it becomes clear what should be done now, scheduled, delegated, or dropped.The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed.
Complexitydifferent
HighLowLow
Timedifferent
1-6 Wochen15-30 min15-90 min daily
Participantsdifferent
4-101-61
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action PlanEisenhower Matrix, Action List, Delegation NotesPriority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus
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QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
PrioritizationFocusTasks
PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution
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Decision Making
Pareto Analysis
Paper notes move from an inbox to action, project and calendar collections.
Operations
Getting Things Done
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Operations
Ivy Lee Method
A paper tomato timer connects a focus task, short breaks and a work record.
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Pomodoro Technique