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Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Barrier Analysis
Paper illustration of several people silently writing ideas and passing sheets around with arrows.
Innovation
Brainwriting
Paper illustration of MORT Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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MORT Analysis
Purposedifferent
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.When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on.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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2-4 h15-30 minMehrere Tage bis Wochen
Participantsdifferent
2-63-122-6
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Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action BacklogIdea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized listMORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations
Tagsno overlap
Root causeSafetyIncident
BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas
Root causeSafetySystemicIncident
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Paper illustration of Family Tree Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Paper illustration for Causal Factor Analysis.
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