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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Domain Modeling Domain Context Map |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | When a domain model and its associated contexts need to be thought through together, it creates a shared overview. It connects the business view and organizational boundary into a readable whole. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Half day | 1-3 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-12 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Domain Context Map, Boundary Notes, Ownership Map | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignContextBoundaries | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |