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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Facilitation Responsibility Poker |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  Facilitation World Café |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 it stays unclear who carries responsibility and who only contributes, Responsibility Poker makes the distribution of responsibility explicit. It sharpens the boundaries between weighing in, deciding, and bearing consequences. | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | When a group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 45-90 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 3-10 | 20-500+ | 12-100+ |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Responsibility Map, Role Agreements, Open Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Table Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | RolesResponsibilityTeamFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking |