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| Criterion |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. | 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. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 4-10 | 1-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | SensemakingDecisionRationale |
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