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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Operations Standard Work Analysis |  Systems Thinking Rich Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
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 the same task is done differently depending on the person, the method exposes the reliable core. It creates comparability without unnecessarily choking off needed latitude. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 2-6 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Standard Work Sheet, Deviation List, Improved Standard, Training Needs | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | LeanProcessQuality | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization |
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