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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |  Innovation Design Thinking |  Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. | For complex user problems with an uncertain cause, the method connects observation, interpretation, and experiment into a learning cycle. It keeps the focus on real needs and avoids premature solution language. This produces robust decisions for product and service. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | High |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 1 Tag bis mehrere Wochen | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 4-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | Problem Statement, Prototype, Test Learnings | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | InnovationPrototypeResearch | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |
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