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| Criterion |  DevOps Game Day |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | When a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 45–75 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 5-20 | 1 | Team members involved | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ResilienceOperationsIncident | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |