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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | When a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-60 min | 60-90 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 1 | 4-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | LearningOperationsImprovement |