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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Operations After-Action Review |  Facilitation 3-Circle Venn Diagram |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | 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 three perspectives matter at the same time, a Three-Circle Venn Diagram shows the overlaps and remainders precisely. It makes visible where shared effect arises and where only a partial perspective applies. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 1-2 h | 20-45 min | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 4-12 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Venn Diagram, Overlap Notes, Differentiators |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | LearningOperationsImprovement | ComparisonFacilitationAlignment |