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| Criterion |  Operations DMAIC |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 2-12 Wochen | 30-90 min | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-10 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |
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