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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Business Strategy 5-Minuten VC-Check |
|---|---|---|---|
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 process, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | The 5-Minute VC Check clarifies opportunities and strategic options at the earliest idea stage. It compares problem quality, customer willingness to pay, alternatives, differentiation, and market potential, and captures the result as a VC-check note, go/sharpen/park decision, and risk list. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 2-6 h | 5-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-10 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | VC-check note, Go/sharpen/park decision, Risk and assumption list, Next validation step |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | StartupValidationCompetition |
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