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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations Accountability Ladder |  Architecture C4 Model |
|---|---|---|---|
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 defensive reactions to problems, the method shifts the view from justification to ownership. It makes visible which reaction stage a person or team is currently stuck on. | The C4 Model makes a system legible across several resolution levels, from context down to code. It suits situations where different audiences need to understand the same architecture from different altitudes. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 1-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Ownership Reflection, Action Commitment, Coaching Notes | Context Diagram, Container Diagram, Component Diagram |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | ResponsibilityLeadershipTeam | ArchitectureCommunicationVisualization |
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