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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |  Innovation TRIZ |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 5-30 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity |
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