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| Criterion | ![]() Decision Making Force Field Analysis | ![]() Operations A3 Problem Solving | ![]() Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-5 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeDecisionStrategy | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |
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