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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |  Decision Making Option Framing |
|---|---|---|---|
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 roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | In early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison |
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