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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Shape-First Modeling |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Shape-First Modeling defines data quality through shapes before implementation or integration frays at the edges. The approach fits when validation and data contracts should be part of the design from the start. | 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 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag pro Domain Slice | 45-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 2-5 | 4-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | SHACL or ShEx Shapes, Validation Reports, Data Contracts, Shape Documentation | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Knowledge graphValidationSemantic | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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