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Paper illustration for Dot Estimation.
Facilitation
Dot Estimation
Paper illustration for Change Analysis.
Operations
Change Analysis
Paper illustration for Fault Tree Analysis.
Operations
Fault Tree Analysis
Purposedifferent
When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets.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.
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5-20 min45-120 min2-6 h
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3-202-63-8
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WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion TargetsChange Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action ListFault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions
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EstimationEffortRisk
ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison
RiskRoot causeSafety
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Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Barrier Analysis
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Paper illustration of MORT Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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MORT Analysis