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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Decision Making Decision Matrix |  Systems Thinking Polarity Mapping |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 several options collide with several criteria, comparison quickly becomes subjective. A Decision Matrix makes the trade-off visible and brings weighting, criteria, and options into a shared logic. | Polarity Mapping makes tensions between two opposing poles tangible, such as standardization and adaptation or control and autonomy. The method guards against making apparent either-or decisions prematurely. | When ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 45-90 min | 1-2 h | 30-60 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 2-8 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Decision Matrix, Scoring Rationale, Selected Option | Polarity Map, Warning Signs, Balance Actions | ICE Table, Top Idea List |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | DecisionCriteriaScoringTradeoffs | Systems thinkingTradeoffsLeadership | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision |