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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Engineering Hypothesis-Driven Troubleshooting |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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 systems fail unexpectedly, spontaneous attempts often produce more noise than insight. Hypothesis-driven Troubleshooting translates symptoms into testable assumptions and makes troubleshooting learnable. | When an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-240 min | 60–90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1-6 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Hypothesis Log, Test Plan, Evidence Notes, Diagnosis Summary | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | TroubleshootingProblem solvingDiagnosis | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange |
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