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Selected:Scatter DiagramALPEN MethodArchitecture Communication CanvasFailure Mode and Effects Analysis
| Criterion |  Operations Scatter Diagram |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Architecture Architecture Communication Canvas |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When the question is whether two measures are related, the method makes patterns in the data picture visible. It separates felt correlations from relationships that actually show up in the data. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | The Architecture Communication Canvas plans architecture communication so the right people receive the right message. The method turns technical complexity into deliberate communication design. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 60-120 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-4 | 1 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Scatter Plot, Korrelationsnotiz, Hypothesenliste | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Communication Canvas, Stakeholder Messages, Architecture Communication Plan | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Root causeQualityVisualization | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ArchitectureCommunicationStakeholdersCanvas | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause |