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| Criterion | ![]() Engineering Failure Scenario Analysis | ![]() Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In critical processes, it is not enough to plan only for the normal case. Failure Scenario Analysis looks at the path into failure and shows which failures, chains, and control gaps cause the most damage. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Failure Scenarios, Risk Notes, Control Gaps, Test and Response Actions | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas |
Tags1 shared | FailureResilienceRisk | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk |
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