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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
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 ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | ICE Table, Top Idea List | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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