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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 15-45 min | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-10 | 1-6 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |