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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Agile Specification by Example |  Facilitation Alignment 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. | When business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 60-90 min pro Feature | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-6 | 4-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation |
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