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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Decision Making Decision Framing Workshop |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 60-120 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Decision Frame, Decision Question, Criteria List, Evidence Plan | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | Decision framingAlignmentCriteriaOptions | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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