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| Criterion | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique | ![]() Operations 8D Problem Solving | ![]() Agile Mad Sad Glad | ![]() Operations Root Cause Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | 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. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 4-10 | 3-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident |



