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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  Decision Making Risk Matrix |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 60-90 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 4-10 | 3-10 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |