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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 45-90 min | 60-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking |
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