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| Criterion |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Operations Ivy Lee Method |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a restless workday full of too many open items, the method creates radical simplicity. It directs attention to a short sequence instead of a broad, still-open field. | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 10-20 min daily | 5-10 min daily | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 | 1 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Daily Priority List, Completion Notes | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | PrioritizationProductivityExecution | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |