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| Criterion |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1-3 h | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 3-10 | 1 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | ProcessOperationsImprovement | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | LearningOperationsImprovement |