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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Agile Specification by Example |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-6 Wochen | 60-90 min pro Feature | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 4-10 | 3-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |