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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Product Discovery Outcome-Driven Innovation |
|---|---|---|
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. | Outcome-Driven Innovation clarifies customer problems, solution opportunities, and evidence. It separates jobs, desired outcomes, importance, satisfaction, and opportunity, and captures results as desired outcome statements, an opportunity landscape, and segments by underserved needs. |
Complexitysame | High | High |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Mehrere Wochen |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 2-6 researchers plus sample |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Desired outcome statements, Opportunity landscape, Segmentation by underserved needs, Innovation hypotheses |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | OutcomesInnovationResearchQuantitative |
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