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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 5-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |
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