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| Criterion |  Operations Change Analysis |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | 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. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 30-60 min | 2-8 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-10 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |