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| Criterion |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Operations Causal Factor Analysis |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For an event with a complicated course, the method breaks down the contributing factors along the timeline. It shows how conditions, decisions, and reactions together produce a course of events. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-6 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | Event Timeline, Causal Factor Chart, Cause List, Corrective Actions | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | CausalityIncidentRoot causeTimeline | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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