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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Current Reality Tree |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |  Operations Barrier Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-2 h | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Current Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality | StrategyAnalysisOptions | Root causeSafetyIncident |
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