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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |  Knowledge Modeling Knowledge Mapping |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies. | Knowledge Mapping makes knowledge, gaps, and transfer paths visible across a field. It fits when expertise should not just exist but also be findable and transferable. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 15-45 min | 1-3 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators | Knowledge Map, Critical Knowledge Areas, Transfer Plan | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment | KnowledgeMappingRisk | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |