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| Criterion |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Operations Weekly Review |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In a week with many open loops, the method creates distance from operational noise. It organizes commitments, calendar, and projects so the next week becomes workable. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 30-60 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 1 | 2-6 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Async |
Outputdifferent | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Updated Task System, Weekly Focus, Next Actions | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeSafetyIncident | ProductivityExecutionPlanning | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |