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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | 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. | 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. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | laufend | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 2-10 | 4-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |