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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Decision Making Pre-Mortem |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | In early initiatives with many uncertainties, planning quickly turns too optimistic. A pre-mortem makes the expected failure visible in advance and sharpens the view of causes, gaps, and countermeasures. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 20–45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1 | Small cross-functional group |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Risk list, Mitigation plan, Assumption log |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | RiskDecisionFailurePlanning |
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