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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Fault Tree Analysis | ![]() Facilitation Open Space Technology | ![]() Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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 complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | 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. |
Complexitysame | High | High | High |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 0.5-2 Tage | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 20-500+ | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |
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