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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Agile NoEstimates |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | laufend | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | EstimationForecastingFlow | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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