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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | 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. | 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 | Low | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-10 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | ProcessOperationsImprovement | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | LearningOperationsImprovement |