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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Agile Sprint Retrospective |
|---|---|---|
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 a sprint is over and friction shouldn't simply be carried forward, it opens the view onto collaboration and patterns. It creates space to see causes and changes together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Up to 3 hours for a one-month Sprint; shorter Sprints are usually shorter |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | Scrum Team |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Improvement actions, Team agreements |
Tags1 shared | ProcessOperationsImprovement | RetrospectiveImprovementLearning |
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