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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations After-Action Review |  Agile Example Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | When a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 20-45 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 | 3-7 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | LearningOperationsImprovement | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement |
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