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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Expectation Mapping | ![]() Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis | ![]() Systems Thinking Behavior Over Time Graph |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When roles, interfaces, or projects fail because of differing expectations, Expectation Mapping surfaces these differences. It shows what each side takes for granted and where the pictures diverge. | 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 Behavior Over Time Graph shows how a metric or observation develops over time. The method makes trends, breaks, and recurring patterns visible that get lost in snapshots. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 45-90 min | 45-90 min | 20-45 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-8 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints | Behavior Over Time Graph, Trend Hypotheses, Key Events |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders | Systems thinkingPatternsDynamics |
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