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Criterion
Paper illustration for ABC Analysis
Operations
ABC Analysis
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Paper radar with five axes, two current and target profiles, and evidence cards beside each dimension.
Decision Making
Radar
Paper illustration for Intervention Mapping.
Systems Thinking
Intervention Mapping
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.When capabilities, maturity levels, or market positions need to be compared across several dimensions, overview is easily lost. Radar brings different characteristics into a shared picture and shows patterns faster than tables do.Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain.
Complexitydifferent
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Timedifferent
30-60 min0.5-3 Tage1-2 h1-5 Tage
Participantsdifferent
1-55-152-104-12
Formatdifferent
AsyncWorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshop + async
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ABC Classification, Focus Rules, Control ListRich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaRadar Map, Capability Scores, Action AreasLogic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan
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PrioritizationOperationsPortfolio
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
AssessmentPortfolioCapability
ChangeSystems thinkingCapability
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