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Criterion
Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
Force Field Analysis
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Operations
Barrier Analysis
Purposedifferent
In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.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.
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Timedifferent
45-90 minHalf day2-4 h
Participantsdifferent
3-123-122-6
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk NotesLeverage Map, Action StrategyBarrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog
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ChangeDecisionStrategy
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
Root causeSafetyIncident
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Paper illustration of MORT Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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