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Paper illustration of Double Diamond with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Double Diamond
Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
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Fishbone Diagram
Paper illustration of MORT Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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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.When a problem has several possible contributing factors, the method sorts causes by cause areas. It prevents an initial hunch from blocking the view of other plausible drivers.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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Wochen bis Monate30-60 minMehrere Tage bis Wochen
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Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop + async
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Problem Statement, Solution Options, Prototypes, Deliverables per PhaseFishbone Diagram, Cause Categories, Investigation BacklogMORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations
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ProcessDivergenceInnovation
Root causeQualityOperations
Root causeSafetySystemicIncident
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Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Barrier Analysis
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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Paper illustration of Family Tree Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Family Tree Analysis
Paper illustration for Root Cause Analysis.
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Root Cause Analysis