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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Theory of Constraints Thinking Process | ![]() Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Theory of Constraints Thinking Process exposes a system's bottleneck and the logic behind it. It suits situations where many symptoms trace back to the same limiting relationship. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Current Reality Logic, Conflict Cloud, Future Reality Tree, Implementation Obstacles | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsConstraintsSystems thinkingCausality | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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