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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Agile ROAM Board |  Facilitation Expectation Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | When work needs to move between different states or columns, it makes that movement and its handoffs legible. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as a ROAM Board and an Owner List. | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-2 h | 20-40 min initial, dann laufend | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-15 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | ROAM Board, Owner List | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | RiskAgileTrackingAlignment | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam |