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| Criterion |  Operations Runbook |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. | 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. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 30-60 min | 10-20 min daily | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-10 | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | RetrospectiveTeamReflection | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |