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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Decision Making Wideband Delphi |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | A single opinion rarely holds up for planning when the future is genuinely uncertain. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as an Estimate Range, Assumption Log, and Expert Consensus Notes. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | laufend | 1-3 h | 1-4 h or multiple rounds | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 2-8 | 4-12 Experten | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Estimate Range, Assumption Log, Expert Consensus Notes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | EstimationExpertsForecasting | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |