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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | 2-8 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | Root causeQualityOperations | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations |