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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations Theory of Constraints |  Operations Learning Review |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a system that does not get faster despite effort, the method directs attention to the bottleneck. It concentrates improvement on the point that actually limits throughput. | After a project phase with mixed results, the method makes learning from the individual case reusable. It connects events, decisions, and systemic conditions into robust insights. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 2-4 h Analyse, laufend | 1-3 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Constraint Map, Improvement Plan, Flow Metrics | Learning Review Notes, System Factors, Improvement Actions | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | OperationsConstraintsFlowImprovement | LearningRetrospectiveIncidentOperations | LearningOperationsImprovement |