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Paper illustration for Soft Systems Methodology.
Systems Thinking
Soft Systems Methodology
Red Teaming method illustration showing its working structure
Decision Making
Red Teaming
Paper illustration for DACI
Decision Making
DACI
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 strategic decisions with high reach, agreement and gut feeling are often not enough. Red teaming brings deliberate opposition into the situation and tests where a plan breaks under real counterarguments.In cross-functional decisions, responsibilities quickly blur between approval, influence, and execution. DACI arranges these roles so decision pressure, contribution, and information stay cleanly separated.
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Timedifferent
0.5-3 Tage1-4 h30-60 min
Participantsdifferent
5-153-82-10
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop + async
Outputdifferent
Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change AgendaChallenge Findings, Risk Register, Mitigation PlanDACI Matrix, Decision Owner, Decision Log
Tagsno overlap
Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking
RiskDecisionSensemaking
DecisionRolesGovernanceAlignment
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Decision Making
Decision Rights Mapping
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