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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Decision Making DACI |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Decision Making Decision Rights 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. | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 0.5-3 Tage | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-10 | 5-15 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |