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| Criterion |  Product Strategy OKRs |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When strategic direction needs to become measurable, it connects ambition with checkable results. It makes goals connectable to focus and review. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h Setup | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-20 | 2-5 | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | OKR set, Measurement plan, Review cadence | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | GoalsAlignmentOutcomesMeasurement | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |