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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Facilitation Decision Jam |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Consensus Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 a decision is stuck, Decision Jam loosens the knot through structured separation of problem, idea, and selection. The format creates movement without jumping prematurely at the first seemingly elegant answer. | When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance. | When a group needs a solid decision without outvoting individual factions, a Consensus Workshop creates a negotiable common ground. It makes agreement, reservations, and open tensions discussable at the same time. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 60-90 min | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 1-3 h |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 4-10 | 15-200 | 5-30 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Problem Cluster, Prioritized Challenge, Experiment | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Consensus Clusters, Theme Titles, Priority Areas |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | FacilitationDecisionProblem solvingWorkshop | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationConsensusWorkshopAlignment |