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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Systems Thinking Rich Picture |  Operations After-Action Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | A Rich Picture brings an unclear situation onto a shared drawing. It captures actors, tensions, information flows, and blind spots before the team jumps to solutions too early. | 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 | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 30-90 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-5 | 2-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization | LearningOperationsImprovement |