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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  Innovation Crazy 8s |
|---|---|---|---|
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 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. | With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 1-3 h | 8-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 1-8 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Sketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction Options |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | SensemakingDecisionRationale | BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint |
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