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Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
Paper illustration of MORT Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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MORT Analysis
Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
Causal Loop Diagram
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A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots.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.A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations.
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20-45 minMehrere Tage bis Wochen1-3 h
Participantsdifferent
1-102-62-8
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
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Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key EventsMORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic RecommendationsCausal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics
Root causeSafetySystemicIncident
FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics
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Family Tree Analysis
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Barrier Analysis
Paper illustration for Causal Factor Analysis.
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Causal Factor Analysis
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree