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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | Root causeQualityOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |