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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  DevOps Incident Timeline Analysis |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  DevOps Game Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | For an incident with an unclear sequence, the method makes the timeline precisely visible. It separates perception, reaction, and delay so cause and effect become more clearly readable. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 60-180 min | 45-90 min | Halber Tag |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 2-5 | 5-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Incident Timeline, Evidence Log, Delay Analysis, Improvement Actions | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | IncidentTimelineSite Reliability Engineering | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | ResilienceOperationsIncident |