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| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Decision Making Trade-off Analysis |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With limited resources, quality, speed, cost, and risk almost always compete with each other. Trade-off Analysis makes these tensions explicit and prevents decisions from producing hidden side effects. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | 45-120 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Trade-off Matrix, Criteria List, Decision Rationale, Accepted Downsides | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | TradeoffsDecisionCriteriaOptions | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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