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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations After-Action Review |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Facilitation Troika Consulting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | When someone needs to sort out a concrete work problem, Troika Consulting offers fast peer consulting with a tight focus. The method brings perspectives together without taking responsibility out of the person's hands. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 1-2 h | 30-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 3-12 | 4-12 | 3-30 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Advice Notes, Next Actions, Peer Insights |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LearningOperationsImprovement | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | FacilitationCoachingLearning |