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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations Getting Things Done |  Operations 5 Whys |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With many open commitments and ideas in daily life, a reliable external storage system emerges. The method relieves the mind so priority and context don't have to compete in memory. | For a single, hard-to-explain deviation, the method exposes the causal chain behind the visible symptom. It keeps the cause open until a controllable condition emerges instead of a mere description. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 h Setup, laufend | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Action Lists, Project List, Review Routine | Root cause notes, Countermeasures |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | ProductivityPlanningTasksExecution | Root causeIncidentLeanProblem solving |
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