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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Decision Making RAPID |  Operations Kepner-Tregoe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In complex management decisions, clarity is often missing about who recommends, who agrees, and who makes the decision. RAPID creates this assignment and stabilizes decisions across several levels. | For a disturbance that's hard to pin down, the method cleanly separates problem, cause, and decision. It reduces mixing when symptoms allow several interpretations. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 2-8 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | RAPID Role Map, Recommendation, Decision Log | Problem Analysis, Decision Analysis, Risk Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | DecisionRolesGovernance | Problem solvingRoot causeDecisionOperations |