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| Criterion |  Operations Learning Review |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | After a project phase with mixed results, the method makes learning from the individual case reusable. It connects events, decisions, and systemic conditions into robust insights. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Learning Review Notes, System Factors, Improvement Actions | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tags2 shared | LearningRetrospectiveIncidentOperations | LearningOperationsImprovement |
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