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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  DevOps Incident Timeline Analysis |  DevOps Game Day |  Operations Causal Factor Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For an incident with an unclear sequence, the method makes the timeline precisely visible. It separates perception, reaction, and delay so cause and effect become more clearly readable. | 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. | For an event with a complicated course, the method breaks down the contributing factors along the timeline. It shows how conditions, decisions, and reactions together produce a course of events. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 60-180 min | Halber Tag | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-10 | 5-20 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Incident Timeline, Evidence Log, Delay Analysis, Improvement Actions | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | Event Timeline, Causal Factor Chart, Cause List, Corrective Actions |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | IncidentTimelineSite Reliability Engineering | ResilienceOperationsIncident | CausalityIncidentRoot causeTimeline |