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| Criterion |  Operations Change Analysis |  Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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. | 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 | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 1-3 h | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |
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