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| Criterion |  Delivery Shape Up |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |
|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | Shape Up helps clarify scope, sequence, and delivery flow. It makes work boundaries and decisions explicit and captures results as pitches, bet-table decisions, and hill charts. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | High |
Timedifferent | 6 Wochen Cycle + 2 Wochen Cool-Down | 0.5-3 Tage |
Participantsdifferent | 2-4 pro Pitch | 5-15 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Pitches, Bet-table decisions, Hill charts, Cooldown outcomes | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda |
Tagsno overlap | PlanningDeliveryAutonomy | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking |
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