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| Criterion | ![]() Decision Making Decision Rights Mapping | ![]() Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In organizations with many stakeholders, it often blurs who actually decides and who is merely consulted. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a Decision Rights matrix and an agreement. | 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 | 90-180 min | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 4-12 | 5-15 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Decision Rights Matrix, Agreement | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | DecisionGovernanceAlignmentResponsibility | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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