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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations Learning 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. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | 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. | After a project phase with mixed results, the method makes learning from the individual case reusable. It connects events, decisions, and systemic conditions into robust insights. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 5-20 min | 20-45 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-20 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | Learning Review Notes, System Factors, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | EstimationEffortRisk | LearningOperationsImprovement | LearningRetrospectiveIncidentOperations |