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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Business Strategy McKinsey 7S |  Decision Making Force Field 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. | McKinsey 7S checks whether Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Style, and Staff fit together. Organizational misalignments become visible across multiple levers as a result. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-4 h | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | 7S Assessment, Alignment Gaps, Change Actions | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | OrganizationStrategyAlignmentChange | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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