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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Operations 5 Whys |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | 30-60 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 2-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident |