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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Business Strategy Porter Five Forces |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Porter Five Forces analyzes the forces that shape competitive pressure and profitability in a market. The view of market structure goes beyond individual competitors and reveals systemic pressure points. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Five Forces Analysis, Competitive Risks, Strategic Options | Leverage Map, Action Strategy |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | StrategyCompetitionMarket | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy |
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