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Criterion
Paper illustration for DMAIC.
Operations
DMAIC
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
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 project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
Complexitydifferent
HighLowLow
Timedifferent
2-12 Wochen30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-103-102-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control PlanRisk Matrix, Top Risk ListDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement
RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
Four paper stations connect system purpose, quality goals, risk cards and focused investigation with a target and gap profile.
Architecture
LASR (Lightweight Approach for Software Reviews)
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing