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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Facilitation Decision Jam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-8 h | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 60-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | LeanStartupValidationMVP | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop |