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| Criterion |  Operations PDCA Cycle |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Decision Making RAPID |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For an improvement that still has to prove itself in everyday work, the method runs it through small learning loops. It connects planning, checking, and standardization into a repeatable learning mode. | When there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1 h bis mehrere Wochen | 30-120 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-6 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PDCA Log, Experiment Plan, Learning Outcome, Standard Change | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Continuous improvementLeanExperiments | LeanObservationProcessOperations | DecisionRolesGovernance | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |