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| Criterion |  Operations Runbook |  Operations Fishbone Diagram |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations Weekly Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. | When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 30-60 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 2-8 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | Fishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation Backlog | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions |
Tagsno overlap | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | Root causeQualityOperations | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | ProductivityExecutionPlanning |