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Paper illustration for CATWOE Analysis.
Systems Thinking
CATWOE Analysis
Paper illustration for Behavior Over Time Graph.
Systems Thinking
Behavior Over Time Graph
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.A Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots.
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MediumLow
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45-90 min20-45 min
Participantsdifferent
3-81-10
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, ConstraintsBehavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events
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Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders
Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics
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Causal Loop Diagram workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Causal Loop Diagram
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Rich Picture workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Rich Picture