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| Criterion |  DevOps Game Day |  DevOps Incident Command |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations Runbook |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag | As needed | 1-2 h | 20-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-20 | 4-15 | 1-8 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path |
Tagsno overlap | ResilienceOperationsIncident | IncidentOperationsReliability | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation |