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| Criterion |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Operations 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. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | 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 | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 0.5-3 Tage | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 5-15 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetyIncident | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |
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