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| Criterion | ![]() Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology | ![]() Product Strategy DIBB |
|---|---|---|
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. | DIBB helps clarify target groups, value, goals, and priorities by making the logic behind a decision explicit. It captures results as a DIBB document, belief list, bet list, and learning report. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 1-2 h |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | DIBB document, Belief list, Bet list, Learning report |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | StrategyDecisionAssumptionsHypothesis |
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