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| Criterion |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |  Innovation Rapid Ideation |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. | When a decision needs to be prepared quickly, the method generates many solution-close variants in a short time. It deliberately relies on pace to undercut self-censorship and perfectionism. This quickly produces a usable field for prioritization and further work. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-6 Wochen | 2-4 h | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-6 | 1-20 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures | Ideenpool, Roh-Shortlist, Cluster |
Tagsno overlap | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic | BrainstormingIdeationDivergenceSpeed |
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