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Selected:Failure Mode and Effects AnalysisFault Tree AnalysisStrategy Execution LoopAfter-Action Review
| Criterion |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Operations Fault Tree Analysis |  Business Strategy Strategy Execution Loop |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | 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 Strategy Execution Loop helps avoid treating strategy as a one-off document. It makes visible how strategic decisions are turned into objectives, initiatives, operational work, measurement, and learning. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-6 h | 2-6 h | Initial 3-6 h, then monthly or quarterly reviews | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-10 | 3-8 | 5-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | Execution Loop, Review Cadence, Strategic Learning Log | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | RiskRoot causeSafety | ExecutionCadenceLearningGovernance | LearningOperationsImprovement |