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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 2-8 h | 60-180 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-8 | 4-20 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | ComplexitySensemakingDecision | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |