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| Criterion |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. | 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 | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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