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| Criterion |  Decision Making Option Framing |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Operations Change Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question. | 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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-6 Wochen | 1-2 h | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 4-10 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List |
Tagsno overlap | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | StrategyAnalysisOptions | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison |