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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Decision Making DACI |  Decision Making Decision Tree |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 30-60 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-10 | 1-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | DecisionTreeOptions |
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