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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Operations ALPEN Method |  Systems Thinking Rich Picture |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | With an overloaded day full of too many tasks, a realistic picture of the day emerges. The method connects estimating, deciding, and buffer thinking so planning fits available energy and time. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 10-20 min daily | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 1 | 2-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Daily Plan, Time Estimates, Review Notes | Rich Picture, Problem Framing Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | PlanningTime managementProductivityOperations | Systems thinkingSoft systemsFramingVisualization |
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