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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Innovation Reverse Brainstorming |  Decision Making Red Teaming |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | For persistent errors or blockages, the method shifts the view to the opposite of the desired effect. It exposes the mechanics of failure and makes hidden causes easier to grasp. This makes improvement more concrete and the problem clearer. | For strategic decisions with high reach, agreement and gut feeling are often not enough. Red teaming brings deliberate opposition into the situation and tests where a plan breaks under real counterarguments. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Reverse Ideas, Risk Themes, Solution Ideas | Challenge Findings, Risk Register, Mitigation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityRisk | RiskDecisionSensemaking |
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