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| Criterion |  DevOps ChatOps |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-20 | 2-5 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Chat Transcript, Action Log, Automations | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | CollaborationEngineeringIncident | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |