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| Criterion |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min daily | 1-5 Tage | 2-4 h | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 4-12 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | Root causeSafetyIncident | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |