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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  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. | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | 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 | 15-45 min | 5-20 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-8 | 3-20 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | EstimationEffortRisk | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization |