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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations Root Cause Analysis |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | When a problem keeps recurring and the cause stays unclear, the method exposes the underlying mechanism. It separates symptom, guess, and robust explanation from one another. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-4 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Problem Statement, Cause Hypotheses, Confirmed Causes, Action Plan | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | Root causeProblem solvingQualityIncident | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |
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