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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Architecture Views and Beyond |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Views and Beyond organizes architecture into several views so no single diagram has to do everything at once. This makes it possible to choose the representation that fits the stakeholder's question. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 10-20 min daily | 1-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 | 1-4 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Architecture Views, Cross-view Notes, Rationale |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | DocumentationStakeholdersArchitecture |
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