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| Criterion |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-10 | 4-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProcessQuality | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |