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| Criterion |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|
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 Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-5 | 5-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |
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