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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
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 estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | laufend | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-12 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | EstimationForecastingFlow | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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