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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Agile ROAM Board |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | When work needs to move between different states or columns, it makes that movement and its handoffs legible. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a ROAM Board and an Owner List. | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 h | 20-40 min initial, dann laufend | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 3-15 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | ROAM Board, Owner List | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | RiskAgileTrackingAlignment | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam |