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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Architecture SAAM (Software Architecture Analysis Method) |  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. | SAAM helps teams judge an architecture’s suitability for selected tasks and changes. It is particularly useful for examining modifiability and comparing architecture alternatives with clear reasoning. | 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 | Low |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | Preparation, scenario analysis, and findings review; effort depends on scope | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | Architecture experts and stakeholders for scenarios and weighting | 1-10 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Domain functions mapped to components and connections, Quality attributes and evaluation criteria, Typical tasks and their effects on the architecture, Reasoned evaluation or comparison of alternatives | VUCA Map, Response Options, Signal and Learning Plan |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | ArchitectureChangeAnalysisComparisonQuality | SensemakingUncertaintyComplexityStrategyForesight |
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