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| Criterion |  Operations Accountability Ladder |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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