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Criterion
Game Day workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
DevOps
Game Day
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Purposedifferent
In preparing for rare incidents, the method tests response capability under controlled conditions. It shows where assumptions about stability, roles, and recovery are too optimistic.Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action.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.
Complexitysame
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Timedifferent
Halber Tag0.5-3 Tage2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
5-205-153-10
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated RunbooksRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaFMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions
Tagsno overlap
ResilienceOperationsIncident
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause
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Paper fishbone diagram with a measurable effect at the head and six labeled cause branches.
Operations
Fishbone Diagram
Paper illustration for Root Cause Analysis.
Operations
Root Cause Analysis
Paper illustration for Root Cause Tree Analysis
Operations
Root Cause Tree Analysis