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Criterion
Process Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Operations
Process Mapping
Decision Tree method illustration showing its working structure
Decision Making
Decision Tree
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID
Purposedifferent
With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots.For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.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.
Complexitydifferent
MediumMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-90 min30-60 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
3-101-62-103-12
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement BacklogDecision Tree, Option Map, Assumption ListDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision LogRAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
ProcessOperationsImprovement
DecisionTreeOptions
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
DecisionRolesGovernance
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