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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Operations Barrier Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Half day | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 0.5-3 Tage | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | 5-15 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | Root causeSafetyIncident |