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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |
|---|---|---|
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. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange |
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