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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Three-Point Estimation.
Decision Making
Three-Point Estimation
Paper illustration for Wideband Delphi.
Decision Making
Wideband Delphi
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Operations
A3 Problem Solving
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.A single estimate for effort, time, or risk often looks too smooth for the real uncertainty behind it. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Three-Point Estimate, Risk Range, and Assumption Notes.A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumHighMedium
Timedifferent
30-60 min10-30 min je Item1-4 h or multiple rounds45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-51-84-12 Experten2-5
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListThree-Point Estimate, Risk Range, Assumption NotesEstimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus NotesA3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
EstimationUncertaintyForecasting
EstimationExpertsForecasting
LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations
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