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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration of VUCA Scan with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
VUCA Scan
Purposedifferent
With many similar objects of differing economic significance, the method prioritizes effort by effect. It separates what needs regular steering from what rarely needs attention.Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy.Soft Systems Methodology helps explore unclear or politically charged problems systematically. Instead of forcing a quick answer, the method builds a shared understanding of perspectives and room for action.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowHighHighLow
Timedifferent
30-60 minHalf day0.5-3 Tage30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
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AsyncWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListLeverage Map, Action StrategyRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaVUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan
Tagsno overlap
PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
Systems thinkingChangeStrategy
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight
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