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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Product Discovery Hypothesis Prioritization Canvas |  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. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | When many hypotheses compete for attention, it brings order to their learning sequence and importance. It separates problem, assumption, solution, and evidence. The result is captured as a prioritization canvas and a hypothesis backlog. | 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 | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 60-90 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-5 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Prioritization Canvas, Hypothesis Backlog | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | ExperimentsPrioritizationDiscoveryHypothesis | LearningOperationsImprovement |