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| Criterion |  Systems Thinking Soft Systems Methodology |  Team Design Spotify Model Mapping |  Team Design Team Topologies Interaction Modes |
|---|---|---|---|
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 a team landscape has grown without clear grouping, it maps roles and relationships onto the Spotify model. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as a Spotify model map and action list. | When several teams collaborate repeatedly, it describes the right interaction mode for each interface between them. It clarifies responsibility, interaction, and load between teams. The result is captured as an interaction heat map and pairwise agreements. |
Complexitydifferent | High | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | 0.5-3 Tage | 90-180 min | Half day |
Participantsdifferent | 5-15 | 5-15 | Team-Leads plus Architecture |
Formatsame | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Rich Picture, Root Definitions, Conceptual Models, Change Agenda | Spotify Model Map, Action List | Interaction Heat Map, Agreements per Pair |
Tagsno overlap | Soft systemsComplexitySensemakingSystems thinking | TeamOrganizationAlignmentDiagnosis | TeamAlignmentCollaborationOrganization |
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