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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |
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