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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Runbook |  Decision Making RAPID |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 20-60 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 1-4 | 3-12 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | DecisionRolesGovernance | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |