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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  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. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared.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. | 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. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |