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Paper illustration for Accountability Ladder
Operations
Accountability Ladder
Paper illustration of an activity-role table with clear RACI assignments and one highlighted accountable role per activity.
Operations
RACI Matrix
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
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.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.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
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Timedifferent
20-45 min45-90 min1-6 Wochen
Participantsdifferent
1-82-84-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching NotesRACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan
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ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam
RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
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Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
Operations
Fishbone Diagram
Paper illustration for Kepner-Tregoe
Operations
Kepner-Tregoe
Paper illustration for Responsibility Poker.
Facilitation
Responsibility Poker