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Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
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ABC Analysis
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Kepner-Tregoe
Paper illustration of a review with planned work, actual event sequence, comparison, and assigned improvement actions.
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After-Action Review
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.For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations.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.
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30-60 min2-8 h20-45 min
Participantsdifferent
1-52-83-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
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ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListProblem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk PlanLessons learned, Action items, Event summary
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations
LearningOperationsImprovement
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8D Problem Solving
A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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A3 Problem Solving
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Cost of Delay