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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Rich Picture |  Domain Modeling Context Map |  Decision Making OODA Loop |  Systems Thinking Systems Mapping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | A Rich Picture brings an unclear situation onto a shared drawing. It captures actors, tensions, information flows, and blind spots before the team jumps to solutions too early. | When several contexts need to talk to each other, it makes their relationships and dependencies legible. It helps sort integration pressure and responsibilities across system boundaries. | In dynamic situations, decisions become outdated faster than they can be prepared. The OODA Loop holds observing, orienting, deciding, and acting together as a recurring rhythm so reaction does not slide into inertia. | Systems Mapping arranges elements, relationships, and boundaries so a complex field becomes legible at a glance. The overview stabilizes the overall picture before detail work or steering begins. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 30-90 min | 1-3 h | 15-60 min je Zyklus | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 2-10 | 2-8 | 1-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes | Context Map, Integration Patterns, Boundary Notes | Situation Assessment, Decision Loop, Action Updates | System Map, Dependencies, Leverage Points |
Tagsno overlap | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization | Domain-Driven DesignBoundariesStrategy | DecisionChangeLearningStrategy | Systems thinkingMappingBoundariesChange |