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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis | ![]() Operations Visual Management |
|---|---|---|
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. | With high tempo and many parallel topics, the method makes status, deviations, and priorities visible at a glance. It reduces search effort and prevents what matters from getting lost in daily work. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | Ongoing |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-20 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Visual Board, Status Indicators, Exception Cues |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | SignalsOperationsVisual management |
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