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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations 5 Whys |  Delivery Value Stream Mapping |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | When delivery work dissolves into wait times, handoffs, and hidden effort, Value Stream Mapping makes the actual flow visible. The method exposes bottlenecks, idle time, and feedback loops so lead time and improvement levers become tangible. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 15-30 min | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 2-6 | 4-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Current-state map, Future-state map, Bottleneck list | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | LeanFlowWasteDelivery | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |