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| Criterion |  Decision Making Delphi Method |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When knowledge is distributed and direct dominance should be avoided, groups quickly fall under the sway of their opinion leaders. The Delphi Method gathers assessments iteratively and gradually brings expert judgments closer together. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | 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. |
Complexitysame | High | High | High |
Timedifferent | 1-4 Wochen | Half day | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 6-30 Experten | 3-12 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Expert Forecast, Consensus Range, Assumption Notes | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | ForecastingExpertsDecisionStrategy | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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