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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Facilitation Dot Voting |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | When a workshop has produced too many options and the group needs to condense quickly, dot voting makes preferences visible in a short time. It bundles individual votes into a solid signal for the next selection. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 30-60 min | 5-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-6 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Ranked list, Consensus signal, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | FacilitationVotingConsensusPrioritization |
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