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| Criterion | ![]() Operations ABC Analysis | ![]() Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | CATWOE structures a problem from six viewpoints and prevents too narrow a view of the situation. Different experiences of the system become comparably discussable this way. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders |
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