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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis | ![]() Systems Thinking Iceberg Model | ![]() Operations MORT Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. | For a safety-relevant event or a system with high protection requirements, the method examines where controls failed. It exposes both technical and organizational gaps. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | Mehrere Tage bis Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-10 | 2-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas | MORT Worksheets, Findings per Branch, Corrective Actions, Systemic Recommendations |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns | Root causeSafetySystemicIncident |
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