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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Business Strategy Balanced Scorecard |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | Balanced Scorecard translates strategy into a few interconnected perspectives and metrics. It holds impact, steering, and learning together in daily work instead of narrowing strategy down to financial figures. | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Halber Tag bis mehrere Wochen | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 4-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Balanced Scorecard, Strategic Measures, Initiative Map | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | StrategyMetricsExecution | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight |
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