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Selected:After-Action ReviewFailure Mode and Effects AnalysisArchitecture Communication Canvas8D Problem Solving
| Criterion |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 2-6 h | 60-120 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 2-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | LearningOperationsImprovement | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |