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| Criterion |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-2 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 4-12 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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