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| Criterion |  Decision Making Constraint Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When an initiative stalls, the limit often lies not in the idea but in hard or soft boundary conditions. Constraint Analysis separates these limits and shows which of them can actually be shaped. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 10-20 min daily | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Constraint List, Hard/Soft Classification, Option Impact Notes, Decision Boundaries | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | ConstraintsDecisionPlanningOptions | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |
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