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| Criterion |  Operations Accountability Ladder |  Decision Making DACI |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-10 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ChangeDecisionStrategy | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |