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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Facilitation Power Interest Grid |  Architecture Architecture Inception Canvas |
|---|---|---|---|
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 many stakeholders compete for attention at once, the Power Interest Grid sorts them by influence and stake. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as a Power Interest Grid and a stakeholder-specific strategy. | The Architecture Inception Canvas bundles the first architecture questions into a compact decision picture. It fits when an initiative is still in motion but still needs clear guardrails. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 30-60 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Power Interest Grid, Strategy per Stakeholder | Inception Canvas, Risks, Goal List, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | StakeholdersFacilitationAlignmentPlanning | AlignmentArchitectureCanvas |
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