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Criterion
Paper illustration for CATWOE Analysis.
Systems Thinking
CATWOE Analysis
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Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of a calibrated five-by-five risk matrix with response cards.
Decision Making
Risk Matrix
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.When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List.
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45-90 min30-60 min30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
3-81-53-10
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncAsyncWorkshop + async
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CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, ConstraintsABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListRisk Matrix, Top Risk List
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Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders
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RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment
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