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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Decision Making DACI |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |  Decision Making RAPID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-10 | 5-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance | DecisionRolesGovernance |