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| Criterion |  Operations Root Cause Tree Analysis |  Product Strategy Impact Mapping |  Operations Barrier 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. | When a goal needs to be connected to several possible paths, it shows chains of impact instead of feature lists. It connects business goal, behavior change, and measures. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-3 h | 45-90 min | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Cause Tree, Evidence Notes, Countermeasures | Impact Map, Outcome Hypotheses, Delivery Options | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeTreeIncidentQuality | OutcomesStrategyBehaviorPlanning | Root causeSafetyIncident |
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