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Selected:Fishbone DiagramFailure Mode and Effects AnalysisStrategy Execution LoopAfter-Action Review
| Criterion |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | 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. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. | 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 | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 2-6 h | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 5-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityOperations | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance | LearningOperationsImprovement |