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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-6 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | DecisionTreeOptions | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs |
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