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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Eat the Frog |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-6 Wochen | 15-90 min daily | 5-10 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 4-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution | PrioritizationProductivityExecution |