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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Operations MORT Analysis |  Operations Barrier Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. | 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. | 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 |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident | Root causeSafetyIncident |
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