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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis | ![]() Systems Thinking Stock and Flow Diagram |
|---|---|---|
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 Stock and Flow Diagram shows how stocks, inflows, and outflows shape a system over time. It is especially suited when growth, delays, or capacity limits determine the dynamics. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 2-6 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-6 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Stock and Flow Model, Dynamics Notes, Simulation Hypotheses |
Tags1 shared | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | DynamicsSimulationFeedbackSystems thinking |
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