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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | 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. | 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 | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 30-60 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1-5 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | LearningOperationsImprovement |
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