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| Criterion |  Operations Runbook |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  DevOps Incident Command |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 30-60 min | As needed | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 3-12 | 4-15 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | IncidentOperationsReliability | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |