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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Barrier Analysis | ![]() Operations Change Analysis | ![]() Decision Making OODA Loop | ![]() DevOps Blameless Postmortem |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | After an incident with damage or a near miss, the method creates a sober field for learning without assigning blame. It directs attention to the course of events, conditions, and effective countermeasures. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 45-120 min | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-6 | 1-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | Postmortem Doc, Action Items, Timeline |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetyIncident | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Site Reliability EngineeringIncidentLearningReliability |



