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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Facilitation Nominal Group Technique |
|---|---|---|
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 loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 5-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Ranked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion |
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