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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations Kaizen Event |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Systems Thinking Rich Picture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 tightly scoped process segment with noticeable waste, the method bundles shared energy for change. It suits situations that call for fast learning loops and visible adjustments. | With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 0.5-5 Tage | 30-60 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 4-10 | 1-5 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization |