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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Architecture Architecture Decision Record |
|---|---|---|---|
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 an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | An ADR permanently records an architecture decision with context, trade-offs, and consequence. It creates continuity for later changes because the decision path stays traceable. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 15-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 | 1-3 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | ADR File, Decision Log, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | ArchitectureRationaleDocumentationGovernance |
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