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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-45 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |
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