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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Agile Specification by Example |  Decision Making Cynefin Workshop |
|---|---|---|---|
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 business rules need to become precise, it ties language, example, and test together. It sorts work by value, risk, and delivery ability. The result is captured as an Example Table and Acceptance Tests. | When problems are unclear, chaotic, or only seemingly familiar, standard recipes fall short. A Cynefin Workshop sorts situations by the nature of their problem and connects them with matching action logic. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 60-90 min pro Feature | 60-180 min |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 3-6 | 4-20 |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Example Table, Acceptance Tests | Cynefin Map, Domain-specific Actions, Sensemaking Notes |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | AgileRequirementsExamplesBehavior-Driven Development | ComplexitySensemakingDecision |
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