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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Systems Thinking Rich Picture |  Operations ALPEN Method |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Rich Picture brings an unclear situation onto a shared drawing. It captures actors, tensions, information flows, and blind spots before the team jumps to solutions too early. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 10-20 min daily |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-10 | 1 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations |
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