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Criterion
Paper illustration for CATWOE Analysis.
Systems Thinking
CATWOE Analysis
Paper illustration of a Concept Map with concepts and labelled links
Knowledge Modeling
Concept Mapping
Paper illustration for OODA Loop.
Decision Making
OODA Loop
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.Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly.In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
45-90 min1-2 h15-60 min je Zyklus
Participantsdifferent
3-81-81-8
Formatsame
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, ConstraintsConcept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge GapsSituation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates
Tagsno overlap
Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders
KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking
DecisionChangeLearningStrategy
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Paper illustration of the Force Field Analysis working structure.
Decision Making
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Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Systems Mapping method illustration showing its working structure
Systems Thinking
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Paper illustration for Alignment Mapping.
Facilitation
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