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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |  Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | 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. | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | 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 | Medium | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 2-4 h | 20-45 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | 1-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | Root causeSafetyIncident | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |