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| Criterion | ![]() Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis | ![]() Operations Eat the Frog |
|---|---|---|
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. | The method protects energy and attention for the task that creates the largest progress and is often postponed. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 15-90 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Priority Task, Completion Note, Daily Focus |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | PrioritizationProductivityFocusExecution |
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