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| Criterion |  DevOps ChatOps |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Innovation Lean Startup |  DevOps Game Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For operational work in a distributed team, the method links communication with direct system control. It records decisions right where the signal, the context, and the execution come together. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | In preparing for rare incidents, the method tests response capability under controlled conditions. It shows where assumptions about stability, roles, and recovery are too optimistic. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 45-90 min | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | Halber Tag |
Participantsdifferent | 2-20 | 2-5 | 2-8 | 5-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Chat Transcript, Action Log, Automations | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks |
Tagsno overlap | CollaborationEngineeringIncident | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LeanStartupValidationMVP | ResilienceOperationsIncident |