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| Criterion |  Innovation Double Diamond |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |  Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For complex problems with a fuzzy situation, the method cleanly separates search space and decision. It first creates breadth in understanding and then focus in elaboration. This brings open questions, problem definition, and solution path into a traceable movement. | 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. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | Wochen bis Monate | 2-4 h | 15-30 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per Phase | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | ProcessDivergenceInnovation | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |