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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Engineering Golden Path |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|
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 teams need a reliable default path for frequent use, sprawl quickly emerges without any guiding logic. Golden Path bundles the preferred path so good practice becomes easy and deviation becomes deliberate. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 Tage Setup, laufend | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Golden Path Guide, Templates, Quality Checks | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | EngineeringProductivityGovernance | DecisionRolesGovernance |
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