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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking System Dynamics Simulation | ![]() Systems Thinking Causal Loop Diagram | ![]() DevOps Blameless Postmortem |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | System Dynamics Simulation makes assumptions about time, delay, and feedback testable through experiments. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a simulation model and scenario reports. | A Causal Loop Diagram makes feedback, reinforcement, and balance in a system legible. It uncovers side effects and self-reinforcement that stay hidden in linear explanations. | After an incident with damage or a near miss, the method creates a sober field for learning without assigning blame. It directs attention to the course of events, conditions, and effective countermeasures. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 1-3 h | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 Modellierende, Stakeholder asynchron | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Simulation Model, Scenario Reports | Causal Loop Diagram, Feedback Notes, Leverage Points | Postmortem Doc, Action Items, Timeline |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingDynamicsSimulationAnalysis | FeedbackSystems thinkingCausalityDynamics | Site Reliability EngineeringIncidentLearningReliability |
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