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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Engineering Fault Isolation |  Decision Making Red Teaming |  Business Strategy Business Model Stress Test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | In technical failures, the visible symptom often gets mixed up with the actual cause. Fault Isolation narrows the fault space and progressively reduces which part of the system is truly affected. | For strategic decisions with high reach, agreement and gut feeling are often not enough. Red teaming brings deliberate opposition into the situation and tests where a plan breaks under real counterarguments. | A Business Model Stress Test checks how well a business model holds up under pressure and headwinds. It compares strengths, risks, market logic, and courses of action. The result is captured as a stress-test report and action plan per scenario. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High | High |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 30-180 min | 1-4 h | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 1-6 | 3-8 | 3-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Fault Isolation Map, Test Log, Excluded Hypotheses, Narrowed Fault Area | Challenge Findings, Risk Register, Mitigation Plan | Stress Test Report, Action Plan per Scenario |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | TroubleshootingDiagnosisEngineering | RiskDecisionSensemaking | StrategyBusiness modelRiskDiagnosis |