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| Criterion |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Innovation Crazy 8s |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 8-15 min | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-6 | 1-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |