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Paper illustration for Fault Tree Analysis.
Operations
Fault Tree Analysis
Paper illustration for Concierge MVP
Product Discovery
Concierge MVP
Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Operations
Barrier 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.When an idea can first fail or grow through genuine hands-on support, it relies on manual work instead of automation. It shows whether user value holds up even under manual execution.For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumMedium
Timedifferent
2-6 h1-4 Wochen2-4 h
Participantsdifferent
3-83-10 Kunden2-6
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control ActionsConcierge Learnings, Service Blueprint, MVP RisksBarrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog
Tagsno overlap
RiskRoot causeSafety
MVPValidationServiceDiscovery
Root causeSafetyIncident
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Paper illustration of MORT Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Operations
MORT Analysis
Paper illustration of a calm four-quadrant Assumption Map with hypothesis cards and emphasis on important assumptions with little evidence.
Product Discovery
Assumption Mapping
Paper illustration of an assumption matrix with prioritized test cards
Decision Making
Assumption Surfacing