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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis | ![]() Operations DMAIC |
|---|---|---|
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 a process problem with fluctuating performance, the method brings analysis and improvement into a disciplined sequence. It creates a framework in which numbers, causes, and control come together. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-12 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Project Charter, Measurement Plan, Cause Analysis, Control Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | Continuous improvementQualityProcess improvement |
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