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Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration of MORT Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Operations
MORT Analysis
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Purposedifferent
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 safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps.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.
Complexitysame
HighHighHigh
Timedifferent
Half dayMehrere Tage bis Wochen0.5-3 Tage
Participantsdifferent
3-122-65-15
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Leverage Map, Action StrategyMORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic RecommendationsRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
Root causeSafetySystemicIncident
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
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Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Paper illustration of Family Tree Analysis with its method-specific working model.
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Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
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