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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Innovation Lean Startup |  Systems Thinking Evaporating Cloud |  Business Strategy 5-Minuten VC-Check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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. | For uncertain business assumptions, the method forces the idea into contact with real market reactions early. It separates wishful picture, assumption, and observable behavior, so that learning becomes faster than planning. This translates uncertainty into measurable insight. | The method makes visible why two seemingly incompatible demands arise and which assumption must be tested to resolve the conflict. | 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. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Wochen bis Monate je Lernzyklus | 60-120 min | 5-15 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 2-8 | 2-8 | 1-5 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Hypothesis list, MVPs, Learning reports, Pivot or persevere decision | Conflict Cloud, Assumption List, Breakthrough Ideas, Next Experiments | VC-check note, Go/sharpen/park decision, Risk and assumption list, Next validation step |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | LeanStartupValidationMVP | Theory of ConstraintsAssumptionsSystems thinking | StartupValidationCompetition |