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| Criterion |  Product Discovery Working Backwards |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations RACI Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the target state and benefit need to be clear first, it thinks backward from the desired outcome into the product logic. It sharpens vision, objections, and value proposition before elaboration. | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 4-8 h, mehrere Iterationen | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 4-10 | 2-10 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Future Press Release, FAQ, Vision Statement | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes |
Tagsno overlap | VisionNarrativeAlignment | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations |