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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  Systems Thinking Intervention Mapping |  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. | Leverage Points show exactly where interventions in a system produce a disproportionate effect. It draws relationships, patterns, and feedback loops. The result is captured as a leverage map and action strategy. | Intervention Mapping translates a need for change into a planned, evaluable program. The method connects target group, determinants, actions, and measurement into a traceable chain. | 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 | High | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Half day | 1-5 Tage | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 3-12 | 4-12 | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Logic Model, Change Objectives, Intervention Components, Evaluation Plan | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | ChangeSystems thinkingCapability | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight |