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| Criterion |  Agile NoEstimates |  Operations Runbook |  DevOps Game Day |  DevOps Incident Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When estimating slows a team down more than it helps, it shifts the focus to flow, small slices, and real lead time. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, and Slicing Rules. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | laufend | 20-60 min | Halber Tag | As needed |
Participantsdifferent | 2-12 | 1-4 | 5-20 | 4-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Throughput Data, Flow Forecast, Slicing Rules | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationForecastingFlow | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | ResilienceOperationsIncident | IncidentOperationsReliability |