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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Agile 4Ls Retrospective |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Agile Start Stop Continue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a sprint should not only be assessed but also learned from, it captures experience in clear learning categories. It records what worked, what's missing, and what should run differently next time. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | When a team wants to deliberately adjust its working behavior, it makes habits visible and assessable. It focuses on concrete changes instead of diffuse mood. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 45–75 min | 1-3 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | Team members involved | 1-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | 4Ls Board, Learning Themes, Improvement Actions | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Start Stop Continue Board, Improvement Actions |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | RetrospectiveLearningReflectionTeam | SensemakingDecisionRationale | RetrospectiveImprovementTeamReflection |