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Decision Tree method illustration showing its working structure
Decision Making
Decision Tree
Iceberg Model method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
Iceberg Model
Paper illustration of MORT Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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MORT Analysis
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For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch.The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring.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.
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30-90 min30-60 minMehrere Tage bis Wochen
Participantsdifferent
1-62-102-6
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Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
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Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption ListIceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention IdeasMORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations
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DecisionTreeOptions
Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns
Root causeSafetySystemicIncident
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Paper illustration of Family Tree Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Barrier Analysis
Paper illustration for Root Cause Tree Analysis
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Root Cause Tree Analysis