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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |  Agile ROAM Board |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When work needs to move between different states or columns, it makes that movement and its handoffs legible. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a ROAM Board and an Owner List. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 90-180 min | 20-40 min initial, dann laufend | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 4-12 | 3-15 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | ROAM Board, Owner List | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | RiskAgileTrackingAlignment | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |