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Criterion
Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Game Day workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
DevOps
Game Day
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 preparing for rare incidents, the method tests response capability under controlled conditions. It shows where assumptions about stability, roles, and recovery are too optimistic.
Complexitysame
HighHigh
Timedifferent
0.5-3 TageHalber Tag
Participantsdifferent
5-155-20
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaSimulation Notes, Gaps List, Updated Runbooks
Tagsno overlap
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
ResilienceOperationsIncident
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Incident Command workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
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Operations
Learning Review
Rich Picture workspace showing the question, observations, and next decision.
Systems Thinking
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