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| Criterion |  Decision Making PERT Estimation |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Agile Ideal Days |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | On complex initiatives, a plain average tends to understate just how uncertain the outcome really is. It separates options, evaluation criteria, and open risks. The result is captured as a PERT Estimate, Expected Value, and Risk Notes. | 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. | When effort needs to be thought of as real working time, it offers a simple common denominator for comparison. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, and Capacity Caveats. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 0.5-3 Tage | 15-60 min | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-8 | 5-15 | 2-9 | 4-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | PERT Estimate, Expected Value, Risk Notes | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Ideal Day Estimates, Assumption Notes, Capacity Caveats | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes |
Tagsno overlap | EstimationUncertaintyRisk | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | EstimationEffortAgile | ComplexitySensemakingDecision |