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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  DevOps Game Day |  Operations Runbook |  DevOps Blameless Postmortem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | 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 recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. | After an incident with damage or a near miss, the method creates a sober field for learning without assigning blame. It directs attention to the course of events, conditions, and effective countermeasures. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | Halber Tag | 20-60 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 5-20 | 1-4 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | Postmortem Doc, Action Items, Timeline |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | ResilienceOperationsIncident | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | Site Reliability EngineeringIncidentLearningReliability |