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| Criterion |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | 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 an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | 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 | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-6 | 2-10 | 4-10 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tags1 shared | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |