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| Criterion |  Decision Making Decision Tree |  Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |  Systems Thinking Iceberg Model |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | For decisions with follow-on paths and dependencies, a linear comparison is often not enough. A Decision Tree shows how options branch under conditions and which consequences hang on each branch. | 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. | The Iceberg Model separates visible events from patterns, structures, and mental models. This turns a single observation into a deeper understanding of why a problem keeps recurring. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-6 | 3-8 | 2-10 |
Formatsame | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Decision Tree, Option Map, Assumption List | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Iceberg Worksheet, Pattern Notes, Intervention Ideas |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionTreeOptions | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | Systems thinkingRoot causePatterns |
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