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| Criterion |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-5 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeDecisionStrategy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |