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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Product Strategy Product Vision Board |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a product needs a shared direction, it connects target audience, benefit, and business picture in a clear vision. It makes the envisioned future legible for the team. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 1-2 h | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Product Vision Board, Vision Statement, Assumptions and Validation Questions | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | VisionCanvasStrategyAlignment | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange |
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