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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Knowledge Modeling IBIS |  Decision Making Risk 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. | IBIS structures thinking about complex questions as a sequence of issues, ideas, and arguments. The method keeps discussions open without forcing them into premature consensus. | When a project faces many possible disruptions, it quickly becomes unclear which risks deserve attention first. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Risk Matrix and a Top Risk List. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 3-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Issue Map, Positions, Argument Notes | Risk Matrix, Top Risk List |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | RationaleKnowledgeDecision | RiskDecisionPrioritizationAssessment |
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