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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations Kaizen Event |  DevOps Incident Command |  Operations A3 Problem Solving |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | For a complex deviation with several people involved, the method bundles problem, analysis, and decision onto one page. It creates a shared working space where causes, countermeasures, and follow-up fit together. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 0.5-5 Tage | As needed | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 4-10 | 4-15 | 2-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Kaizen Charter, Waste List, Improvement Experiments, Standard Work Update | Incident Log, Action Tracker, Stakeholder Updates | A3 Report, Action Plan, Root Cause Analysis |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | LeanContinuous improvementOperations | IncidentOperationsReliability | LeanProblem solvingCoachingOperations |