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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Facilitation Troika Consulting |  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 someone needs to sort out a concrete work problem, Troika Consulting offers fast peer consulting with a tight focus. The method brings perspectives together without taking responsibility out of the person's hands. | 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 | 30-45 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-5 | 3-30 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Advice Notes, Next Actions, Peer Insights | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | FacilitationCoachingLearning | LearningOperationsImprovement |