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| Criterion |  Decision Making DACI |  Operations RACI Matrix |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated. | With unclear responsibilities across several roles or areas, the method creates unambiguous accountability logic. It reduces friction because decision, execution, contribution, and information become separately visible. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 45-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | DACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log | RACI Matrix, Responsibility Map, Decision Notes | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment | RolesResponsibilityGovernanceOperations | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders |
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