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| Criterion |  Decision Making Option Framing |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | In early decisions, alternatives are often still vague, incomplete, or blended together. Option Framing brings every possibility into a comparable form and makes visible which variant actually fits the question. | 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 | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 45-120 min | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 3-8 | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Option Frames, Assumption Notes, Comparable Shortlist, Decision Inputs | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | OptionsDecision framingStrategyComparison | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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