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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 1-6 Wochen | 15-30 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 4-10 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident |