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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Operations Gemba Walk |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
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 there is uncertainty about the real course of a process, the method brings observation to the place where work happens. It combines perception, follow-up questions, and process knowledge so decisions rest on actual workflows instead of assumptions. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 30-120 min | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 2-6 | 4-20 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Observation Notes, Improvement Ideas | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | LeanObservationProcessOperations | ComplexitySensemakingDecision |
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