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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Pomodoro Technique |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the question is whether two measures are related, the method makes patterns in the data picture visible. It separates felt correlations from relationships that actually show up in the data. | 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. | For easily distracted solo work, the method sets clear time boundaries for concentrated work. It protects attention when large tasks would otherwise fall apart into small avoidance moves. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-6 Wochen | 25 min Zyklen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 4-10 | 1 | 1-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Focus Sessions, Task Progress, Interruption Notes | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | FocusTime managementProductivityExecution | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause |