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| Criterion |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Agile Specification by Example |  Operations 5 Whys |  Agile Example Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | 60-90 min pro Feature | 15-30 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-6 | 2-6 | 3-7 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement |