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| Criterion |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  DevOps Blameless Postmortem |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | After an incident with damage or a near miss, the method creates a sober field for learning without assigning blame. It directs attention to the course of events, conditions, and effective countermeasures. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 3-12 | 2-5 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Postmortem Doc, Action Items, Timeline | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | Site Reliability EngineeringIncidentLearningReliability | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | LearningOperationsImprovement |