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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Competency Questions | ![]() Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis | ![]() Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Competency Questions translate a domain model into concrete questions that it must be able to answer. The method keeps the model's scope clean and prevents pretty but useless structures. | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 1-3 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Competency Question Set, Required Concepts, Test Queries, Coverage Matrix | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | OntologyKnowledge graphScopeRequirementsSemantic | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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