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Selected:Process MappingKepner-TregoeStrategic, Tactical and Operational PlanningStrategy Execution Loop
| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |  Business Strategy Strategic, Tactical and Operational Planning |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | It places decisions and artifacts at the right level. Strategic planning clarifies direction, tactical planning translates it into programs, and operational planning steers concrete processes. | The Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-8 h | 90-180 min | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 2-8 | 4-12 | 5-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan | Planning Levels Map, Cadence Model, Planning Artifact Inventory | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations | CadenceGovernanceExecution | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance |