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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 10-20 min daily | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1 | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessOperationsImprovement | PlanningTime managementFocus | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | LearningOperationsImprovement |