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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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 topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 15-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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