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| Criterion |  Operations Visual Management |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. | 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. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | Ongoing | 2-4 h | 5-20 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-20 | 2-6 | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets |
Tagsno overlap | SignalsOperationsVisual management | Root causeSafetyIncident | EstimationEffortRisk |
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