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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Decision Making Radar |  Systems Thinking Leverage Points |  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 capabilities, maturity levels, or market positions need to be compared across several dimensions, overview is easily lost. Radar brings different characteristics into a shared picture and shows patterns faster than tables do. | 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. | The Ansoff Matrix organizes growth options by market and product relation. It helps weigh expansion, diversification, and adaptation cleanly against each other. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 1-2 h | Half day | 45-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 2-10 | 3-12 | 2-8 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Radar Map, Capability Scores, Action Areas | Leverage Map, Action Strategy | Ansoff Matrix, Growth Options, Risk Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | AssessmentPortfolioCapability | Systems thinkingChangeStrategy | GrowthStrategyMarketPortfolio |