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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Operations Barrier Analysis |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | For a risk that can only be managed through multiple layers of protection, the method examines the effectiveness of each barrier. It shows where safeguards are missing, too weak, or fail under real conditions. | 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 | High | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | Half day | 2-4 h | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | Root causeSafetyIncident | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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