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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 20-45 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-12 | 3-12 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | LearningOperationsImprovement | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |