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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Decision Making Option Framing |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | In early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-4 Wochen | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 6-30 Experten | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison |
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