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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Operations Barrier Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | 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. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Half day | 0.5-3 Tage | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 5-15 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Barrier Inventory, Failure Analysis per Barrier, Action Backlog |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | Root causeSafetyIncident |
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