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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph | ![]() Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. | 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 | 20-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints |
Tags1 shared | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders |
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