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| Criterion |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitysame | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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