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| Criterion | ![]() Decision Making Radar | ![]() Operations A3 Problem Solving | ![]() Operations 5 Whys | ![]() Operations ABC Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When capabilities, maturity levels, or market positions need to be compared across several dimensions, overview is easily lost. Radar brings different characteristics into a shared picture and shows patterns faster than tables do. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | 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. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-90 min | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-5 | 2-6 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Radar Map, Capability Scores, Action Areas | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List |
Tagsno overlap | AssessmentPortfolioCapability | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio |



