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| Criterion |  UX Research Card Sorting |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When content only makes sense internally and users can't find the structure again, card sorting exposes their mental order. Terms, groups, and naming are then aligned with the target group's expectations. | 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 problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 20-45 min | 0.5-3 Tage | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | Based on research question | 5-15 | 4-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Content groups, Label set, IA hypotheses | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Information architectureNavigationStructure | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | ComplexitySensemakingDecision |
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