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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Product Strategy ICE Scoring |  Business Strategy Ansoff Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
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 ideas need sorting quickly, it condenses impact, confidence, and effort into one compact score. It connects customer value, product logic, and decision priorities. The result is captured as an ICE table and top-ideas list. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 30-60 min | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 2-8 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | ICE Table, Top Idea List | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | PrioritizationScoringGrowthDecision | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |
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