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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Expectation Mapping | ![]() Systems Thinking VUCA Scan | ![]() Systems Thinking CATWOE Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. | 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 | 45-90 min | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 1-10 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Expectation Map, Alignment Notes, Agreements | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | CATWOE Canvas, Root Definition, Stakeholder Perspectives, Constraints |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersTeam | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | Systems thinkingFramingStakeholders |
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