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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Business Strategy SWOT Analysis |
|---|---|---|
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. | SWOT Analysis arranges strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats into a compact picture of the situation. It keeps internal capabilities and external influences separate before strategic options emerge from them. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | SWOT matrix, Strategic options, Action list |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | StrategyAnalysisMarketPositioning |
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