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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 15-45 min | 2-8 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1-10 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |