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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Stock and Flow Diagram |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Stock and Flow Diagram shows how stocks, inflows, and outflows shape a system over time. It is especially suited when growth, delays, or capacity limits determine the dynamics. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 2-5 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Stock and Flow Model, Dynamics Notes, Simulation Hypotheses | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | DynamicsSimulationFeedbackSystems thinking | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |
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