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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  DevOps Incident Timeline Analysis |  DevOps Game Day |  DevOps Incident Command |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 an incident with an unclear sequence, the method makes the timeline precisely visible. It separates perception, reaction, and delay so cause and effect become more clearly readable. | In preparing for rare incidents, the method tests response capability under controlled conditions. It shows where assumptions about stability, roles, and recovery are too optimistic. | During an acute incident with several people involved, the method creates a clear leadership and communication structure. It reduces chaos when fast coordination and clean situational awareness are both needed at once. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 60-180 min | Halber Tag | As needed |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-10 | 5-20 | 4-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Incident Timeline, Evidence Log, Delay Analysis, Improvement Actions | Simulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | IncidentTimelineSite Reliability Engineering | ResilienceOperationsIncident | IncidentOperationsReliability |