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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations After-Action Review |  Agile Specification by Example |  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. | 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. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | 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 | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 20-45 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-12 | 3-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | LearningOperationsImprovement | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | ProcessOperationsImprovement |