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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Product Strategy Counter Metrics |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | 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. | When a headline metric could mask side effects, it adds guardrail signals against unwanted outcomes. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as a counter-metric list and guardrail definitions. | 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 | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-5 | 2-6 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Counter Metric List, Guardrail Definitions | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | MetricsMeasurementStrategyExperiments | LearningOperationsImprovement |