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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Kepner-Tregoe | ![]() Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|
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 a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-8 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |
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