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| Criterion |  Business Strategy Strategy Map |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Strategy Map translates strategy into a few connected objectives across perspectives such as finance, customers, processes, and learning. This makes visible which capabilities and activities are meant to drive which results. | 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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h workshop plus review | 1-3 h | 30-60 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 4-10 | 3-10 | 1 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Strategy Map, Objective Set, Cause-Effect Hypotheses | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentExecutionGoalsCausality | ProcessOperationsImprovement | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |