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| Criterion |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Innovation Brainwriting |  Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | 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. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. | 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 | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 2-4 h | 15-30 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-6 | 3-12 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | Root causeSafetyIncident | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |