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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Decision Making Delphi Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 1-4 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 3-12 | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ChangeDecisionStrategy | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy |