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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Innovation TRIZ |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | For technical contradictions or trade-offs, the method looks for solutions that resolve opposing requirements at the same time. It translates limits into an explicit picture of conflict that becomes workable. This produces not just compromises but more elegant principles. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 1-4 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Contradiction Statement, Inventive Principles, Solution Concepts | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | InnovationProblem solvingContradictionsCreativity | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |