View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Operations Kaizen Event |  DevOps Game Day |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  DevOps Incident Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | 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 a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-5 Tage | Halber Tag | 45-90 min | As needed |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 5-20 | 2-5 | 4-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates |
Tags1 shared | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | ResilienceOperationsIncident | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | IncidentOperationsReliability |