View methods side by side.
Choose up to four methods. Add them using the search and share the comparison by copying its link.
| Criterion |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Agile Example Mapping |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Agile Specification by Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a story carries business rules and exceptions, it brings clarity before implementation. It makes examples, open questions, and boundaries visible enough that the logic becomes jointly sound. | 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. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 30-60 min | 1-6 Wochen | 60-90 min pro Feature |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-7 | 4-10 | 3-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | Example Map, Acceptance Criteria, Open Questions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Example Table, Acceptance Tests |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | Behavior-Driven DevelopmentRequirementsExamplesRefinement | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development |