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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Operations Causal Factor Analysis |  Agile Start Stop Continue |  Agile Mad Sad Glad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | For an event with a complicated course, the method breaks down the contributing factors along the timeline. It shows how conditions, decisions, and reactions together produce a course of events. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. | When a team's or workshop's mood needs to become readable, it structures emotional signals with little setup. It makes strain, relief, and sources of energy tangible. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 2-6 h | 30-60 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 3-12 | 3-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Event Timeline, Causal Factor Chart, Cause List, Corrective Actions | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions | Emotion Board, Themes, Action Items |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | CausalityIncidentRoot causeTimeline | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection | RetrospectiveTeamReflection |