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| Criterion |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min | 2-8 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-10 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |