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| Criterion |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|
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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetyIncident | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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