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Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper illustration of Leverage Points with its method-specific working model.
Systems Thinking
Leverage Points
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.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.
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30-60 min0.5-3 TageHalf day
Participantsdifferent
1-55-153-12
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AsyncWorkshopWorkshop
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ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaLeverage Map, Action Strategy
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
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Business Strategy
Ansoff Matrix
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Decision Making
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