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| Criterion | ![]() Operations ABC Analysis | ![]() Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis | ![]() Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | After missions or project phases with unclear outcomes, the method makes visible what actually happened and what can be learned from it. It separates course, effect, and causes so experience turns into solid improvement. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | LearningOperationsImprovement |
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