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| Criterion |  Agile Example Mapping |  Operations DMAIC |  Agile Specification by Example |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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 | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 2-12 Wochen | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-7 | 3-10 | 3-6 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |