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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Operations Change Analysis |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Systems Thinking Future Reality Tree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. | When several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | A Future Reality Tree shows how desired actions are meant to lead to a better system state. The method checks whether a path of change holds together logically before time flows into implementation. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 45-120 min | 45-90 min | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 2-6 | 2-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Future Reality Tree, Negative Branches, Assumption List, Improved Injections |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | Theory of ConstraintsSystems thinkingChange |