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| Criterion | ![]() Operations DMAIC | ![]() Decision Making OODA Loop |
|---|---|---|
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. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 15-60 min je Zyklus |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy |
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