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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Systems Thinking Current Reality Tree |  Operations Change Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | A Current Reality Tree condenses many symptoms into a few causal chains. The method makes visible which core problems drive several negative effects at once. | For a deviation after a change, the method isolates the influence of the altered condition. It narrows down which differences are relevant and which are just accompanying noise. |
Complexitydifferent | High | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 2-6 h | 45-120 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 3-8 | 2-6 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Current Reality Tree, Core Problems, Intervention Ideas | Change Matrix, Cause Hypotheses, Validation Questions, Action List |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | Systems thinkingRoot causeConstraintsCausality | ChangeRoot causeTroubleshootingComparison |
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