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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Fault Tree Analysis | ![]() Operations ALPEN Method | ![]() Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 10-20 min daily | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |
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