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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 60-180 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-20 | 1-8 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ComplexitySensemakingDecision | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |