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Paper illustration for Standard Work Analysis.
Operations
Standard Work Analysis
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
Paper illustration for 8D Problem Solving.
Operations
8D Problem Solving
Purposedifferent
When the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude.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.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
MediumLowHigh
Timedifferent
1-3 h30-60 min1-6 Wochen
Participantsdifferent
2-62-104-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training NeedsDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan
Tagsno overlap
LeanProcessQuality
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
QualityProblem solvingRoot cause
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Paper illustration of Decision Rights Mapping with its method-specific working model.
Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
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Operations
Kepner-Tregoe
Paper illustration for RAPID
Decision Making
RAPID