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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Facilitation 1-2-4-All |  Facilitation Nominal Group Technique |
|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | When many people in a group too rarely get to speak, 1-2-4-All distributes thinking time more fairly. The format builds participation step by step and makes quiet or still-unformed thoughts usable faster. | When loud voices could dominate a round, Nominal Group Technique protects individual thinking time from group effects. It collects ideas separately first and only then enables shared weighting. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 10-20 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 4-100+ | 5-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Idea List, Shared Insights, Emergent Themes | Ranked Ideas, Clarified Options, Group Priority |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | FacilitationInclusionIdeation | FacilitationPrioritizationVotingInclusion |
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