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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations After-Action Review |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 20-45 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 2-5 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Lessons learned, Action items, Event summary | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | LearningOperationsImprovement | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |
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