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| Criterion |  Agile Affinity Estimation |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Decision Making Red Teaming |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When many tasks need to be classified quickly, it sorts them by perceived effort and similarity. It reduces the effort of fine-grained estimation for large volumes. | 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. | For strategic decisions with high reach, agreement and gut feeling are often not enough. Red teaming brings deliberate opposition into the situation and tests where a plan breaks under real counterarguments. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 0.5-3 Tage | 1-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 5-15 | 3-8 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Affinity Size Map, Grouped Estimates, Unclear Items | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Challenge Findings, Risk Register, Mitigation Plan |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationBacklogRelative sizing | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | RiskDecisionSensemaking |
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