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| Criterion |  Operations ABC Analysis |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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 Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 30-60 min | 0.5-3 Tage | 45-90 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-5 | 5-15 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control List | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | ICE Table, Top Idea List |
Tagsno overlap | PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision |