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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Engineering Hypothesis-Driven Troubleshooting |
|---|---|---|---|
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 roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | When systems fail unexpectedly, spontaneous attempts often produce more noise than insight. Hypothesis-driven Troubleshooting translates symptoms into testable assumptions and makes troubleshooting learnable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 30-240 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-12 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Hypothesis Log, Test Plan, Evidence Notes, Diagnosis Summary |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | TroubleshootingProblem solvingDiagnosis |
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