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| Criterion |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | High | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | 15-30 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 2-8 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |