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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |  Decision Making Force Field Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. | In change initiatives, supporting and restraining forces sit at the table at the same time. Force Field Analysis makes these tensions explicit and shows where change can be pushed forward by strengthening or relieving. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 2-4 h | 30-90 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 1-10 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan | Force Field Map, Change Levers, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight | ChangeDecisionStrategy |
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