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| Criterion |  Facilitation Alignment Mapping |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When several people work toward one goal but hold different mental maps, Alignment Mapping makes the discrepancies visible. It arranges goals, assumptions, and priorities so shared direction becomes verifiable. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 5-15 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Alignment Map, Open Issues, Decision Questions | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | AlignmentStakeholdersStrategyFacilitation | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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