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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations Process Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes. | 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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 30-90 min | 20-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-12 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | LearningOperationsImprovement | ProcessOperationsImprovement |