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| Criterion |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  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. | 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. | 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. | 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 | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | 45-90 min | 1-4 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-8 | 6-30 Experten | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |