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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation Six Thinking Hats |  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 gets stuck too quickly in the same thinking mode, Six Thinking Hats deliberately separates the perspectives. This means facts, risks, creativity, and emotional signals get worked through one after another instead of mixed together. | 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 | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 4-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Perspective Notes, Decision Inputs, Action Items | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | FacilitationOptionsDecision | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |
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