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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Feynman Technique |  Operations Time Blocking |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work. | With a calendar that grows on request, the method makes available time explicit again. It combines appointments, focus work, and buffer into a more realistic day structure. | 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. | 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 | Low | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | 15-30 min Planung, laufend | 2-4 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1 | 1 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Plain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes | Blocked Calendar, Capacity View, Focus Plan | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding | PlanningTime managementFocus | Root causeSafetyIncident | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |