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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-8 h | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |
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