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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  Agile Specification by Example |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-8 | 3-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | Root causeQualityOperations | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |