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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Operations 5 Whys |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For a problem with several suspected causes, the method builds a causal structure instead of a mere list. It makes visible how causes connect and where the strongest points of leverage lie. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-30 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 2-6 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Root cause notes, Countermeasures | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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