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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Operations Change Analysis |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | 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 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. | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-120 min | 2-4 h | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures |
Tagsno overlap | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | Root causeSafetyIncident | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic |