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| Criterion |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 2-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | LeanStartupValidationMVP | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |