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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation Dot Voting |  Facilitation Nominal Group Technique |  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 workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. | When loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting. | 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 | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 5-15 min | 60-120 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-20 | 5-12 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist | Ranked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization | FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |