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| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations Getting Things Done |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 4-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution |