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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping |  Facilitation Stakeholder Mapping |  Systems Thinking Systems 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 an initiative depends on many people, interests, and power dynamics, Stakeholder Mapping systematically orders the environment. It shows who influences, who is affected, and where relationship management or safeguarding matters first. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 h | 60–90 min | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Stakeholder Map, Engagement Plan, Risk Notes | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | StakeholdersAlignmentFacilitationChange | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |