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| Criterion |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Causal Factor Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | For an event with a complicated course, the method breaks down the contributing factors along the timeline. It shows how conditions, decisions, and reactions together produce a course of events. | 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 | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 2-6 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Event Timeline, Causal Factor Chart, Cause List, Corrective Actions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementFocus | CausalityIncidentRoot causeTimeline | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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