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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations ABC Analysis |  DevOps Game Day |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 30-60 min | Halber Tag | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 1-5 | 5-20 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ResilienceOperationsIncident | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |