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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Delivery RAID Log |  Decision Making Decision Rights 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. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | Helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow in concrete terms. It makes work, boundaries, and order steerable. The result is captured as a RAID Log and a source for status reporting. | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 30 min Setup, dann laufend | 90-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 1-3 maintaining, briefing for everyone | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | RAID Log, Status Report Source | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | RiskTrackingStakeholdersGovernance | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility |