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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots.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.In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min1-3 h45-90 min90-180 min
Participantsdifferent
1-53-102-84-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListProcess Map, Handoff List, Improvement BacklogRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision NotesDecision Rights Matrix, Agreement
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
ProcessOperationsImprovement
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility
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