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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Delivery Cost of Delay |  Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | Helps clarify scope, order, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, constraints, and sequence manageable. The result is captured as a Cost of Delay table and prioritization sequence. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 90-180 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-5 | 3-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | CoD Table, Prioritization Sequence | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | PrioritizationDeliveryEconomicsDecision | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |