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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations After-Action Review |  DevOps Game Day |  DevOps Incident Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 20-45 min | Halber Tag | As needed |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-12 | 5-20 | 4-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates |
Tags1 shared | ProcessOperationsImprovement | LearningOperationsImprovement | ResilienceOperationsIncident | IncidentOperationsReliability |