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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Agile Sprint Retrospective |  Decision Making DACI |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Up to 3 hours for a one-month Sprint; shorter Sprints are usually shorter | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | Scrum Team | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Improvement actions, Team agreements | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | RetrospectiveImprovementLearning | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment |
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