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| Criterion |  Operations Runbook |  Operations MORT Analysis |  DevOps Incident Command |  Operations Barrier Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For recurring operational tasks or incidents, the method keeps solid action logic ready. It reduces uncertainty when time pressure, role changes, or rare situations demand fast access. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-60 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | As needed | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 2-6 | 4-15 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Runbook, Checklist, Escalation Path | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | OperationsReliabilityDocumentation | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | IncidentOperationsReliability | Root causeSafetyIncident |