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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Business Strategy 5-Minuten VC-Check |  Systems Thinking VUCA Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
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. | The 5-Minute VC Check clarifies opportunities and strategic options at the earliest idea stage. It compares problem quality, customer willingness to pay, alternatives, differentiation, and market potential, and captures the result as a VC-check note, go/sharpen/park decision, and risk list. | The VUCA Scan helps read difficult situations more precisely. Instead of treating unclarity as generally complicated, the method separates fast change, missing knowledge, systemic entanglement, and ambiguous interpretation. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 5-15 min | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 1-5 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | VC-check note, Go/sharpen/park decision, Risk and assumption list, Next validation step | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | StartupValidationCompetition | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight |
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