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| Criterion |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 5-10 min daily | 10-20 min daily | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | LearningOperationsImprovement | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |