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| Criterion |  Operations Change Analysis |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For a critical top event with several possible triggers, the method logically models failure paths. It makes visible which combinations of conditions can lead to damage. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 2-6 h | 2-4 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | RiskRoot causeSafety | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |