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| Criterion | ![]() UX Research HEART Framework | ![]() Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis | ![]() Operations Fault Tree Analysis | ![]() Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Helps clarify observations, needs, and patterns in concrete terms. It groups observations into patterns, questions, and decisions. The result is captured as a HEART-GSM table and dashboard. | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High | High |
Timedifferent | 120 min initial, dann laufend | 2-6 h | 2-6 h | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-6 | 3-10 | 3-8 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | HEART-GSM Table, Dashboard | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Fault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | MetricsUX researchMeasurementSatisfaction | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | RiskRoot causeSafety | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |



