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| Criterion |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Decision Making Pareto Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | In many problem situations, effect is distributed unequally across many causes. A Pareto Analysis separates the few drivers with high leverage from the long remainder and focuses attention on what measurably moves the needle. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 1-6 Wochen | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 4-10 | 1-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Pareto Chart, Top Causes, Focus List |
Tagsno overlap | LearningOperationsImprovement | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | PrioritizationQualityFocusRoot cause |
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