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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation Team Charter |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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 team is starting fresh or working past each other, Team Charter clarifies the shared working basis. It visibly sets out how collaboration, decision paths, and mutual conduct should work day to day. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-4 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Team Charter, Working Norms, Role Notes | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | TeamAlignmentCollaboration | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |
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