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| Criterion |  Facilitation Dot Estimation |  Systems Thinking Futures Wheel |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | When size or effort can only be estimated roughly, Dot Estimation condenses the group's experience into a quick range. It turns individual contributions into a visible selection. The result is captured as an Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, and Discussion Targets. | The Futures Wheel helps explore the consequences of a decision, a trend, or a strategic move in a structured way. It makes visible which first, second, and third-order effects could arise from an event. | 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 | Low | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 5-20 min | 60-120 min | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-20 | 3-10 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Effort Heatmap, Risk Signals, Discussion Targets | Futures Wheel, Consequence Chains, Strategic Signals | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationEffortRisk | ForesightSystems thinkingSignals | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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