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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations DMAIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 1-6 Wochen | 2-12 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1-8 | 4-10 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement |