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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 60-120 min | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-8 | 3-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions |
Tags1 shared | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership |
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