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A 5 Whys working surface connects an observable problem with evidenced causes, marked uncertainty and concrete countermeasures with ownership.
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5 Whys
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
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ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of MORT Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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MORT Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps.
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Timedifferent
15-30 min30-60 minMehrere Tage bis Wochen
Participantsdifferent
2-61-52-6
Formatdifferent
WorkshopAsyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Root cause notes, CountermeasuresABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListMORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations
Tagsno overlap
Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
Root causeSafetySystemicIncident
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A3 Problem-Solving workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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A3 Problem Solving
Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Barrier Analysis
Paper illustration of Family Tree Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Family Tree Analysis
Paper illustration for Kepner-Tregoe
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Kepner-Tregoe