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| Criterion |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Business Strategy TOWS Matrix |
|---|---|---|
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. | The TOWS Matrix connects internal strengths and weaknesses with external opportunities and threats into action-oriented strategies. It goes a step further than a pure stocktaking. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | TOWS Matrix, Strategic Options, Priority Actions |
Tagsno overlap | RiskRoot causeSafety | StrategyAnalysisOptions |
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