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| Criterion |  Operations 5 Whys |  DevOps Incident Command |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-30 min | As needed | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 4-15 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | IncidentOperationsReliability | Root causeQualityOperations |
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