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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations Failure Mode and Effects Analysis |  Systems Thinking Rich Picture |  Operations 8D Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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, product, or service with noticeable failure risks, the method assesses possible failure modes in advance. It directs attention to combinations of occurrence, effect, and detectability. | A Rich Picture brings an unclear situation onto a shared drawing. It captures actors, tensions, information flows, and blind spots before the team jumps to solutions too early. | For an acute quality or delivery problem, the method structures immediate protection and root cause work together. It keeps the situation stable while the actual cause is investigated cleanly. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-6 h | 30-90 min | 1-6 Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 | 2-10 | 4-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | FMEA Table, Risk Priority, Mitigation Actions | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes | 8D Report, Containment Plan, Root Cause Evidence, Corrective Action Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | RiskQualityOperationsRoot cause | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization | QualityProblem solvingRoot cause |