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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |  Innovation Brainstorming |
|---|---|---|---|
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 problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. | When a team faces an open question with many obvious directions, the method first creates breadth instead of premature commitment. It separates idea flow from evaluation and makes lines of thought visible, creating a pool for selection and further development. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 60-180 min | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 4-20 | 4-12 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes | Idea pool, Theme clusters, Shortlist |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | ComplexitySensemakingDecision | BrainstormingIdeationCreativityWorkshopDivergence |
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