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Criterion
Paper illustration of a Polarity Map with two poles and four quadrants
Systems Thinking
Polarity Mapping
Paper illustration for Fault Tree Analysis.
Operations
Fault Tree 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 critical top event with several possible triggers, the method logically models failure paths. It makes visible which combinations of conditions can lead to damage.
Complexitydifferent
MediumHigh
Timedifferent
1-2 h2-6 h
Participantsdifferent
3-123-8
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance ActionsFault Tree, Critical Paths, Cause Hypotheses, Control Actions
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership
RiskRoot causeSafety
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Paper illustration: scenarios and architectural decisions are connected to identified risks.
Architecture
ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method)
Paper illustration of Barrier Analysis with its method-specific working model.
Operations
Barrier Analysis
Paper illustration for Current Reality Tree
Systems Thinking
Current Reality Tree
Paper illustration for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis
Operations
Failure Mode and Effects Analysis