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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Operations Process Mapping |  Operations Family Tree Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With a confusing workflow that has many handoffs, the method makes the actual process visible. It shows where work is passed on, delayed, or duplicated, so improvement targets the right spots. | For a series of incidents with a similar pattern, the method arranges individual events as branches of a common origin. It makes visible which conditions keep recurring. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 1-2 h | 1-3 h | 2-4 h |
Participantsdifferent | 3-12 | 3-10 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | Process Map, Handoff List, Improvement Backlog | Family Tree Diagram, Pattern Notes, Systemic Measures |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | ProcessOperationsImprovement | Root causePatternsIncidentSystemic |
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