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| Criterion |  Decision Making Option Framing |  Business Strategy GAP Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | GAP Analysis compares the current state with a target picture and makes the distance manageable. It becomes useful when, ahead of new initiatives, it must become clear which capabilities, processes, or resources are missing. | 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 |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs | Gap Matrix, Action Plan, Risk Notes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison | StrategyAnalysisPlanning | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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