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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  DevOps Game Day |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In preparing for rare incidents, the method tests response capability under controlled conditions. It shows where assumptions about stability, roles, and recovery are too optimistic. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Halber Tag | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 5-20 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tags1 shared | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ResilienceOperationsIncident | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |
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