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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Decision Making DACI |  Decision Making Decision Framing 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. | 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. | When a decision is poorly framed, even good answers deliver little value. A Decision Framing Workshop sharpens the problem, goal, and boundaries before the actual weighing begins. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 30-60 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Decision Frame, Decision Question, Criteria List, Evidence Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Decision framingAlignmentCriteriaOptions |
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