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| Criterion |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Learning Review |  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 high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | After a project phase with mixed results, the method makes learning from the individual case reusable. It connects events, decisions, and systemic conditions into robust insights. | 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 | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | Ongoing | 1-3 h | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 1-20 | 3-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Learning Review Notes, System Factors, Improvement Actions | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tags1 shared | ProcessOperationsImprovement | SignalsOperationsVisual management | LearningRetrospectiveIncidentOperations | LearningOperationsImprovement |