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| Criterion | ![]() Operations A3 Problem Solving | ![]() Agile ROAM Board | ![]() Decision Making DACI | ![]() Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 work needs to move between different states or columns, it makes that movement and its handoffs legible. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a ROAM Board and an Owner List. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-40 min initial, dann laufend | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-15 | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | ROAM Board, Owner List | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | RiskAgileTrackingAlignment | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |



