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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |  Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-6 Wochen | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 4-10 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |
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